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Heritage

Cerne Giant West Dorset is rich in heritage; there's 200 million years of history to uncover! Why not visit our most famous resident, the 180ft Cerne Giant, who is believed to be a symbol of fertility.

Maiden Castle Dorchester has a rich history dating back to prehistoric and Roman times. You can visit the Roman Town House or walk out to the imposing hill fort at Maiden Castle.

If you are more interested in Thomas Hardy Hardy's Cottage and the Wessex he loved, your visit would not be complete without a trip to the Dorset County Museum, Hardy's Cottage at Higher Bockhampton where he was born or Max Gate, the house Hardy designed and lived in from 1885.

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