Towns & cities · South West England
Coombe Keynes
Coombe Keynes — village in Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wool · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Coombe Keynes is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 74 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Dorset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6573°, -2.2249°.
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Official information
Coombe Keynes is a village that offers a glimpse into its history and community through various resources provided by the Coombe Keynes Trust. Visitors can explore the village's historical church and learn about its significance, as well as find accommodation options.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, civil parish and depopulated village in Dorset, England. The village is about 2 miles (3 km) south of Wool and about 5 miles (8 km) west-south-west of Wareham. In 2013 the population of the civil parish was estimated to be 80. There are 22 houses in the hamlet and 37 properties in the parish as a whole.
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Background
History
Coombe Keynes was part of Winfrith Hundred. The Domesday Book of 1086 records it as Cume, held by Gilbert de Magminot, Bishop of Lisieux. The name Keynes derives from the later Lords of the Manor, the de Cahaignes family, who also held Tarrant Keyneston. Later Coombe Keynes' population declined until it is now only a hamlet. The lost part of the settlement was immediately east of the parish church. The area is now a field with what appear to be platforms where cottages stood and a sunken lane. This depopulated area is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The Church of England parish church of the Holy Rood was formerly the centre of a large parish that included the village of Wool. In 1844…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6573, -2.2249
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Coombe Keynes
- Postcode
- BH20 5PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Population
- 74
- Nearest railway station
- Wool — 2.7 km
- Official site
- www.coombekeynes.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1843806 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Coombe Keynes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Coombe Keynes Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 82686.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Lulworth Castle
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Parish Church of St Andrew
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Winfrith Picnic Site
Natural landmarks · 2.5 km
Coombe Keynes is a small village located in South East England with a population of 74. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 74
- Constituency
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coombe Keynes?
- Coombe Keynes is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5PP), in the parish of Coombe Keynes.
- What is Coombe Keynes?
- Coombe Keynes — village in Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Coombe Keynes?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5PP.
- Is Coombe Keynes a protected site?
- Yes — Coombe Keynes is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Coombe Keynes free to visit?
- Yes, Coombe Keynes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coombe Keynes?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5PP.