Compton Abbas
Compton Abbas is a village and civil parish in north Dorset, England. It lies 3 miles south of the town of Shaftesbury. It is sited on greensand strata on the edge of the Blackmore Vale, below the chalk downs of Cranborne Chase.Places of Interest
Highlights: Compton Abbas and Church of St Andrew.
Compton Abbas
Aerodrome
Compton Abbas Airfield is a grass airstrip 3 miles south of Shaftesbury, Dorset, England.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Shaftesbury and Fontmell Magna.
Compton Abbas
- Type: Locality
- Location: North Dorset District, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
50.9705° or 50° 58′ 14″ north
Longitude
-2.1825° or 2° 10′ 57″ west
Elevation
551 feet (168 metres)
Open location code
9C2VXRC9+52
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: East Compton and Compton Abbas.
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Highlights: Melbury Hill and Bleax Hill.
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