For Sale Cerne Abbas Village Stores

General Stores, Sub Post Office, News Agent, Off licence, Video Hire
9 Long Street Cerne Abbas Dorchester DT2 7JF 01300 341513

Cerne Abbas, it's surrounding area and some history

            Cerne Abbas lies 7 miles north of Dorchester and 11 miles south of Sherborne at the heart of the county of Dorset.  It nestles beside a small river – The Cerne - and is bounded to the east and west by steep hills which form a beautiful backdrop to the village. 
It's Benedictine Abbey founded in 987 became one of the richest in Dorset and dominated the valley until it's dissolution in 1539.  Cerne continued as a centre of activity with regular markets and fairs being held here until, in the 1850's, major coach routes ceased to pass though the village.  Despite many changes Cerne still retains it's school, general store with Post Office and a surgery, as well as many clubs and societies which cater for a wide variety of interests.

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Tourists flock to Cerne Abbas to see the Giant, the impressive hill figure cut in chalk, and the stunning countryside, and enjoy excellent food and drink at Cerne Abbas’s traditional pubs and tea room.  The whole area is wonderful for walking and it is only 16 miles from the Jurassic coast www.jurassiccoastphotos.com.

Dorset Magazine www.dorsetmagazine.co.uk and Dorset Life www.dorsetlife.co.uk are both magazines that write features on the county and print stunning photos. They both often feature articles on Cerne Abbas.