Memorials & monuments · South West England
Oldest House in Shaftesbury
In or near Stour Provost.
Oldest House in Shaftesbury — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Oldest House in Shaftesbury is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden features the ruins of the first great abbey for women, founded by King Alfred the Great in AD 888. Visitors can explore the museum, which displays archaeological finds and a digital representation of the abbey, all set within a peaceful garden.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Oldest House in Shaftesbury is a historic memorial located in South-East England. This building is notable for its age, representing a significant example of local architectural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0041, -2.2034
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Shaftesbury
- Postcode
- SP7 8BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Phone
- 01747 852910
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 5.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.shaftesburyabbey.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2251134249 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oldest House in Shaftesbury?
- Oldest House in Shaftesbury is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP7 8BA), in the parish of Shaftesbury.
- What is Oldest House in Shaftesbury?
- Oldest House in Shaftesbury — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oldest House in Shaftesbury?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP7 8BA.
- Is Oldest House in Shaftesbury a protected site?
- Yes — Oldest House in Shaftesbury is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Oldest House in Shaftesbury free to visit?
- Yes, Oldest House in Shaftesbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oldest House in Shaftesbury?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP7 8BA.