Villages · South West England
Compton Abbas
In or near Litton Cheney.
Compton Abbas — a village in england south west.
Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton · 6.2 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Compton Abbas is a village located in South-West England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into the local lifestyle and countryside, with access to scenic views and nearby walking trails. Visitors may find local amenities that reflect the charm of this English village.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7333, -2.6167
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Long Bredy and Kingston Russell
- Postcode
- DT2 9EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton — 6.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652487 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Standing stone 700m south east of North Barn Farm
Windmills · 1.5 km
Bank Barrow
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.8 km
Part of a Later Iron Age or Romano-British settlement 590m north west of Compton Barn
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Eggardon Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Eggardon Hill disc barrow
Burial mounds & barrows · 2.6 km
Eggardon Hill disc barrow
Archaeological sites · 2.6 km
Bride Valley Vineyard
Vineyards · 2.7 km
Litton Cheney
Towns & cities · 2.8 km
Long Bredy
Towns & cities · 2.9 km
Eggardon Hill Fort
Hill forts · 3.1 km
Eggardon Hill Fort
Archaeological sites · 3.1 km
Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows
Archaeological sites · 3.1 km
Nearby
📷 5Windmills · South West England
Standing stone 700m south east of North Barn Farm
Standing stone 700m south east of North Barn Farm — a post mill in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Bank Barrow
Bank Barrow — a burial mound in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Part of a Later Iron Age or Romano-British settlement 590m north west of Compton Barn
Part of a Later Iron Age or Romano-British settlement 590m north west of Compton Barn — archaeological site in Compton Valence, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Eggardon Hill
Eggardon Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Eggardon Hill disc barrow
Eggardon Hill disc barrow — a burial mound in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Eggardon Hill disc barrow
Eggardon Hill disc barrow — archaeological in england south west.
Where to eat & stay near Compton Abbas
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Litton Lakes
Litton Lakes — a campsite in england south west.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Gorselands Caravan Park
Gorselands Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Graston Farm Campsite
Graston Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Manor House
The Manor House — a hotel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Loders Arms Inn
Loders Arms Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Cafés · South West England
The Old Schoolhouse Tea Rooms
The Old Schoolhouse Tea Rooms — a café in england south west.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Three Mariners Public House
Three Mariners Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Tiger Public House
The Tiger Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Greyhound Hotel
Greyhound Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton Abbas?
- Compton Abbas is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 9EF), in the parish of Long Bredy and Kingston Russell.
- What is Compton Abbas?
- Compton Abbas — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Compton Abbas?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 9EF.
- Is Compton Abbas a protected site?
- Yes — Compton Abbas is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Compton Abbas?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 9EF.