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		At one moment a lurid sky and a wind which is hard to face, at another a misty sunset with diminutive waves gently moving the pebbles along the shoreline.
		A stiff climb brings the walk to the ramparts of Abbotsbury Castle, high on the hilltops above the village.
		Continue along the lane for a mile, past Castle Hill Cottages and the drive to Lawrence's Cottage, to a stone set in the right-hand verge indicating 'West Bexington' straight on and 'Hill fort' to the right.
	www.math.uchicago.edu /~alperin/Dorset/Abbotsbury.htm (1211 words)

	Abbotsbury - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Abbotsbury is a small village in south west Dorset, England, situated on The Fleet under a steep limestone hill, seven miles north west of Weymouth and seven miles south west of Dorchester.
		Abbotsbury is a gateway village on the Jurassic Coast, and consequently is very popular with tourists.
		The sub-tropical gardens at Abbotsbury were founded in 1765 by the Countess of Ilchester, as a kitchen garden for the nearby castle.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Abbotsbury (605 words)

	Abbotsbury - Dorset information - History, Photos, Accommodation and more...
		Abbotsbury Castle is an Iron Age hill fort a few miles from the village, one of several in the area.
		By the 9th century, Abbotsbury was under the jurisdiction of Glastonbury Abbey.
		Today Abbotsbury is principally a tourist attraction with its Sub-Tropical Gardens and the Swannery, which lies in a sheltered lagoon at the end of the Fleet, the water dividing Chesil Bank from the mainland.
	www.dorsets.co.uk /Abbotsbury (605 words)

	Weymouth,Dorset,England - Abbotsbury - Village History,Abbey,Swannery,Tropical Gardens
		The village of Abbotsbury lies in a sheltered valley.
		In 1541 he was granted the Abbey of Abbotsbury, the Manor, lands and the Swannery.
		Built circa 1400, the barn is one of the finest of its kind in England and measures 272 feet in length.
	www.weymouth-dorset.co.uk /abbotsbury.html (622 words)

	Abbotsbury Castle - Definition, explanation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Abbotsbury Castle is an iron age hill fort in south west Dorset, England, situated on Wears Hill above the village of Abbotsbury, seven miles west of Dorchester and the famous hill fort at Maiden Castle.
		The fort was occupied by the Celtic Durotriges tribe and was situated on a high Chalk hill overlooking the English Channel, making it the front line of defence from invasion.
		There is no evidence that the Romans settled at Abbotsbury Castle as they did at some other hill forts.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/a/ab/abbotsbury_castle.php (149 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		'Caerphilly Castle' was the first engine of this class to be built, and was at that time the most powerful passenger locomotive in the UK.
		Tregenna Castle covered the run from Swindon to Paddington in just over 56 minutes, with just under 40 miles of this run travelling at over 90mph.
		'Windsor Castle' was the engine destined to haul the Royal Train, and was driven by King George V from Swindon Works to Swindon Station during a Royal visit to Swindon.
	www.greatwesternrailway.com /motive/castle.htm (701 words)

	DETAILS of a WALK from ABBOTSBURY,DORSET
		A circular walk centred on Abbotsbury, taking in part of the 'Inland' Coastal path.
		This is the top of Abbotsbury Castle,(G.R. 557865) an Iron Age fort.
		Continue westward, and as you drop down to a large field, make for the south western corner where there is a stile giving access to a main road.
	homepages.tesco.net /~franbar/walk1.htm (735 words)

	Abbotsbury Castle
		Abbotsbury Castle is an iron age hill fort in south west Dorset, England, situated on Wears Hill above the village of Abbotsbury, seven miles west of Dorchester and the famous hill fort at Maiden Castle.
		The fort was occupied by the Celtic Durotriges tribe and was situated on a high chalk hill overlooking the English Channel, making it the front line of defence from invasion.
		There is no evidence that the Romans settled at Abbotsbury Castle as they did at some other hill forts.
	www.danceage.com /biography/sdmc_Abbotsbury_Castle (150 words)

	Walk 2289 - Abbotsbury Castle and Chesil Beach from Abbotsbury - Dorset - a walk description from Walking Britain
		Walk 2289 - Abbotsbury Castle and Chesil Beach from Abbotsbury - Dorset - a walk description from Walking Britain
		The village of Abbotsbury is a wonderful place to start with its many stone built thatched cottages in a spectacular location beneath the downs.
		Other points of interest include the remains of St Peter’s Abbey, Chapel Hill, Abbotsbury Gardens and the Swannery so what starts as a half day walk soon becomes a full day visit to the village.
	www.walkingbritain.co.uk /walks/walks/walk_a/2289 (369 words)

	Bath Parade Guides - Tour Suggestions - Dorset
		The medieval landscape is dominated by the spectacular ruins of Corfe Castle.
		The dramatic coast line includes the chalk headlands around Swanage, Poole harbour with the nature reserve on Brownsea Island, the limestones of the Isle of Purbeck, the narrow embankment of Chesil Beach, the geological phenomena at Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Kimmeridge Bay, and the highest point on the south coast at Golden Cap.
		Tolpuddle, famous for its martyrs, Abbotsbury with its Swannery, Wimborne Minster for the Kingston Lacy Estate and Swanage for its steam railway service all demonstrate the diversity of Dorset.
	www.bathparadeguides.co.uk /tour-suggestions/dorset.htm (299 words)

	Abbotsbury Tourism
		The Jurassic Coast Garden, which came second on the peoples' vote for the best major display garden at Chelsea Flower Show 2006 was planted by the Abbotsbury team using plants grown at the gardens.
		Many of these plants plus an incredible selection of exotics, tender and hardy plants are now available for you to choose from.
		Abbotsbury Tourism Limited operates the Swannery, Subtropical Gardens and Childrens' Farm on behalf of The Ilchester Estates.
	www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk (271 words)

	Chesil Beach, Dorset. The Beachcombers Haven
		A theory of its formation is that over the centuries stormy seas and strong currents have swept the pebbles and shingle from the Dorset and Devon coasts and deposited them along this bank.
		Abbotsbury also boasts sub-tropical gardens where exotic plants and trees flourish.
		To the north west of the village beyond White Hill is where the 14th Century Chapel of St Catherine stands, with superb views over Lyme Bay and the English Channel.
	www.westbay.co.uk /lymebay/chesilbeach.html (579 words)

	HISTORY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In 1765, Elizabeth, the 1st Countess of Ilchester, built a large mansion overlooking the sea, known
		Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens lie less than a mile from Chesil Beach on the Dorset coast.
		The high number of sunshine hours, together with the shelter provided by the hills to the north, and the warming effect of the sea provide an ideal, almost frost free growing environment for its botanical treasure trove of plants.
	website.lineone.net /~brian_sword/Garden/History.htm (233 words)

	Walk 2289 - Abbotsbury Castle and Chesil Beach from Abbotsbury - Dorset - a detailed walk description from Walking ...
		Continuing west the path crosses a lane (Grid ref. SY557863) to skirt the earthworks of Abbotsbury Castle, an iron age fort.
		An information board gives some background to the beach and the habitats it creates and there is a boardwalk making access to the beach much easier.
		At grid ref SY568847 there is the option to turn right and walk across the southern flank of Chapel Hill but on this occasion I opted to stay on the track and bear left at the next junction to exit onto West Street.
	www.walkingbritain.co.uk /walks/walks/walk_b.php?id=2289 (744 words)

	Maiden Castle, Dorset - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Map sources for Maiden Castle, Dorset at grid reference SY670884
		Maiden Castle is a hill fort, mostly dating from the Iron Age, situated 2 miles south of Dorchester, in Dorset, England.
		The earthworks are up to 6 m high, and enclose an area of 18 ha, making it one of the largest hill forts in Europe.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maiden_Castle,_Dorset (346 words)

	Abbotsbury Tourism - Sub Tropical Gardens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Established in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester as a kitchen garden to her nearby castle.
		Developed since then into a magnificent 20 acre garden filled with rare and exotic plants from all over the world.
		Abbotsbury Gardens and partners have been awarded a major display Garden at Chelsea this year.
	www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk /gardens.html (212 words)

	Walk: Abbotsbury, Dorset
		It then follows the ridge along to Abbotsbury Castle where you will get spectacular inland and coastal views.
		After the castle the walk goes downhill towards Chesil Beach via East Bexington Farm.
		It is well worth spending some time exploring the Iron Age fort known as Abbotsbury Castle.
	walks4softies.co.uk /Jwa04/Abbotsbury/Walk3/index.html (120 words)

	General Information
		West Bexington is a small coastal village between Burton Bradstock and Abbotsbury, thirteen miles west of Dorchester and Weymouth and six miles south east of Bridport and West Bay.
		There are excellent local walks along the beach, east to Abbotsbury Castle or west to Burton Bradstock and inland through the lovely villages of the Bride Valley.
		West Bexington is a convenient centre for trips by car westward to Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Charmouth, Lyme Regis and the Devon coast; and eastwards to Abbotsbury with its Swannery and sub-tropical gardens, Weymouth, Portland, Lulworth Cove and Purbeck.
	www.tamariskfarm.co.uk /farm/holiday/general.htm (842 words)

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	www.freemanart.ca /Secret_Britain.htm (831 words)

	The Macmillan Way
		Boston, a North Sea Port on the mouth of the river Witham in the Lincolnshire fen-lands, is the start of this 290-mile long-distance footpath that leads to Abbotsbury in Dorset.
		Leaving Boston, following the course of the long oolitic limestone belt, through delightful towns and pretty villages, with buildings of toffee and honey coloured stone, brimming with hidden treasures waiting to be discovered, passing briefly through Northamptonshire into Rutland, England's smallest county with its hilly terrain.
		Boston, Rutland Water, Stamford; Ascott, Stow on the Wold, Castle Combe, Bradford on Avon, North Cadbury, Sherbourne, Abbotsbury.
	www.westcountry-walking-holidays.com /macmillan-way.html (372 words)

	Old Dorsetshire
		It is 52 miles long, 34 broad and 160 in circumference; containing 959 square miles, or 772,000 acres, having 22 market towns, viz.
		The old railway closed, the Swanage steam railway now runs to Corfe Castle with plans to link to the national system at Wareham.
		Don't miss the view from the top, and also the even better view from the top of West hill (the hill to the west, sorry).
	www.dorsetshire.com /old/old.html (1314 words)

	www.twock.com :: Abbotsbury & Chesil Beach, Walk No. 14, 6 miles, Wednesday 10th :: Abbotsbury_Castle_Fort_360
		Abbotsbury & Chesil Beach, Walk No. 14, 6 miles, Wednesday 10th
		Album: Abbotsbury & Chesil Beach, Walk No. 14, 6 miles, Wednesday 10th
		360 degree panorama from top of Abbotsbury Castle Fort.
	www.twock.com /photos/abbotsbury/Abbotsbury_Castle_Fort_360 (67 words)

	Streetmap.co.uk- search results
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		Abbotsbury Swannery & Sub-tropical Gardens, Dorset [Place of Interest]
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	www.streetmap.co.uk /newsearch.srf?type=PlaceName&name=Abbotsbury&mapp=newmap&searchp=newsearch (28 words)

	Walks and Walking Holidays UK Abbotsbury Castle and Chesil Beach from Abbotsbury
		Walks and Walking Holidays UK Abbotsbury Castle and Chesil Beach from Abbotsbury
		Walk Route: Abbotsbury Castle and Chesil Beach from Abbotsbury
		Walk Description: The village of Abbotsbury is a wonderful place to start with its many stone built thatched cottages in a spectacular location beneath the downs.
	www.walksandpeaks.bedsearcher.co.uk /index.cfm?fuseaction=walking.walkRoute&walkref=WBR2289&affiliateCode=LEVIA (124 words)

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		Tintagel Castle (EH) 13th century castle remains and legendary birth place of King Arthur
	www.film-locations.co.uk /engheri.htm (1182 words)

	this little world: Chapter 30
		It was only a couple of months ago that I set out into country and walked across fields of delicate green shoots.
		Next morning I stood high up on the ramparts of Abbotsbury Castle looking down along the Chesil Beach to Portland Bill.
		When the wind kicked up the white dust I was forced to squint into the breeze.
	www.gavinstewart.net /tlw/tlw30.htm (1548 words)

	Author and title index to PDNHAS
		- The Vanished Mediaeval Castles of Dorset, 66 65-75
		- Excavations at the Abbotsbury Castle Hill Fort, 1974, 96 56
		Brachiopods from the Jurassic Abbotsbury Limestone, Abbotsbury, Michael R.Sandy, 106 171
	www.dor-mus.demon.co.uk /aB.html (3300 words)

	Abbotsbury Photo Gallery, Abbotsbury, Dorset
		A guide to Dorset, England, highlighting attractions, history, and visitor information.
		Ancient Sites - Castles - Countryside - Gardens - Historic Houses - Towns and Villages Gazetteer
		Abbotsbury Swannery - Badbury Rings - Cerne Abbas Giant - Chesil Bank - Corfe Castle - Isle of Portland - Lyme Regis - Maiden Castle - Milton Abbas - Poole - Portland Castle - Rufus Castle - Shaftesbury - Sherborne - Weymouth
	www.britainexpress.com /counties/dorset/Abbotsbury-Photos.htm (341 words)

	Archaeological postcards - Dorset For You
		You are here: Home > Enjoying > Coast and countryside > Historic environment > Publications > Archaeological postcards
		They show aerial photographs of the following subjects:
		Photograph taken by Francesca Radcliffe in January 1990.
	www.dorsetforyou.com /index.jsp?articleid=16162 (432 words)

	Aerial photography of UK (England & Wales) A - Z) - Adrian Warren photo library
		Arundel Castle, Fog over forest and Downs north of Arundel
		Dacre Castle (Pele Castle) Lake District National Park, Cumbria
		Fog over forest and Downs north of Arundel
	www.lastrefuge.co.uk /photolibrary/image_index/UK_aerials_index1.html (146 words)

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