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It tells the story of the abbey and also has a herb garden and medieval orchard. Dogs on leads are welcome..
Shaftesbury Abbey was an abbey that housed nuns in Shaftesbury, Dorset. It was founded in about 888, and dissolved in 1539 during the English Reformation by the order of Thomas Cromwell, minister to King Henry VIII. At the time it was the second-wealthiest nunnery in England, behind only Syon Abbey in west London.
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Shaftesbury's most notable site to see. It is famous for being featured in Hovis Bread advertisements.
A museum dedicated to Gold Hill displaying many artefacts that relate to the history of Shaftesbury and the surrounding area, including Dorset's oldest fire engine, dating from 1744. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, and there is a great view from the museum garden.
An ancient woodland operated by the Woodland Trust. It is best accessed by car, as the roads to access to it have no pavements, and the nearest bus stop is several kilometres away.
Partially ruined, turreted, 14th-century, fortified residence with panoramic views.