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Dorset

map of Dorset

Dorset is a small but pretty county. It was once the centre of the Anglo Saxon kingdom of Wessex and home of Alfred the Great who battled the Vikings. Highlights of this county include the Cerne Abbas Giant, The Jurassic Coast and Poole harbour.

Major Towns in Dorset

The main towns of Dorset are Bournemouth, Shaftesbury and Lyme Regis

Castles in Dorset

Corfe Castle

Maiden Castle

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Towns in Dorset