Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Town Pump
In or near Charminster.
The Town Pump — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Ian Greig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester West · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Town Pump 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.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2023
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Town Pump is a memorial located in South-East England. It serves as a historical landmark, commemorating local significance. The structure is notable for its design and the role it played in the community.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7152, -2.4367
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Dorchester
- Postcode
- DT1 1BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester West — 0.6 km
- Official site
- dorsetcountymuseum.org
Sources
- osm: node/4437960239 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Town Pump?
- The Town Pump is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT1 1BA), in the parish of Dorchester.
- What is The Town Pump?
- The Town Pump — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Town Pump?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT1 1BA.
- Is The Town Pump a protected site?
- Yes — The Town Pump is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Town Pump free to visit?
- Yes, The Town Pump is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Town Pump?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT1 1BA.