Dorset, Ceremonial county in South West England.
At 279 meters, Lewesdon Hill stands as the highest elevation point in Dorset, rising above the chalk downs and limestone ridges.
The first Viking attack on British territory occurred in Dorset during the 8th century, while the Black Death entered England through Melcombe Regis in 1348.
The region features numerous prehistoric monuments, including the Iron Age hillfort of Maiden Castle near Dorchester, demonstrating continuous settlement patterns through ancient times.
The county contains two administrative divisions: the combined authority of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and the separate Dorset Council area.
The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site includes geological formations such as Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, and Chesil Beach along the Dorset coastline.
Location: South West England
Capital city: Dorchester
Shares border with: Somerset, Devon, Wiltshire, Hampshire
Website: https://dorsetforyou.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.83333,-2.33333
Latest update: May 29, 2025 17:04
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