Dorchester
Dorchester is the county town of Dorset. A market town with an undoubtedly long history, Dorchester has connections to Thomas Hardy, the Tolpuddle Martyrs and Roman Britain, and today features a wide range of visitor attractions, independent retailers and eateries.Places of Interest
Highlights include Maiden Castle and Dinosaur Museum.
Maiden Castle
Archaeological site
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Maiden Castle is an Iron Age hillfort 1.6 mi southwest…
Dinosaur Museum
Museum
The Dinosaur Museum is a museum presenting dinosaurs…
Dorchester West railway station
Railway station
Dorchester West is one of two railway stations that…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Poundbury and Charlton Down.
Charlton Down
Village
Charlton Down is a new village in Dorset, England… Charlton Down is situated 3 miles north of Dorchester.
Dorchester
- Locality
- …lies at an elevation of 236 feet (72 metres)
- Location
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Latitude
50.7117° or 50° 42′ 42″ north
Longitude
-2.44° or 2° 26′ 24″ west
Open location code
9C2VPH66+M2
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Dorchester South railway station and Dorset County Hospital.
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