Kennel Wood

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Kennel Wood

Lulworth Castle A 17th-century hunting lodge erected in the style of a revival fortified castle, one of only five extant Elizabethan or Jacobean buildings of this type. It is listed with Historic England as a Scheduled monument — Lulworth Castle Credit: Graham Hogg

Kennel Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Dorset, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, this charming forest is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of trees, which primarily consist of native species such as oak, beech, and birch. These towering trees provide a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, including squirrels, deer, and a variety of bird species. Additionally, the forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers and ferns, adding to the wood's natural beauty.

Visitors to Kennel Wood can enjoy a network of well-maintained trails, which wind their way through the forest, offering opportunities for peaceful walks and cycling. The trails are clearly marked and cater to different levels of fitness, making it accessible to individuals of all ages and abilities.

The wood also boasts several picnic areas, where visitors can relax and enjoy a meal amidst the tranquil surroundings. These picnic spots offer stunning views of the forest and provide a perfect setting for a family outing or a peaceful retreat.

Kennel Wood is managed by the local forestry commission, ensuring its preservation and conservation for future generations to enjoy. The wood is open to the public all year round, with no admission fee, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

In conclusion, Kennel Wood is a natural gem in Dorset, providing a peaceful and enchanting escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its diverse flora and fauna, well-maintained trails, and stunning views make it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts seeking solace in the beauty of the great outdoors.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.653933/-2.2099137 or Grid Reference SY8583. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lulworth Castle A 17th-century hunting lodge erected in the style of a revival fortified castle, one of only five extant Elizabethan or Jacobean buildings of this type. It is listed with Historic England as a Scheduled monument

Lulworth Castle

A 17th-century hunting lodge erected in the style of a revival fortified castle, one of only five extant Elizabethan or Jacobean buildings of this type. It is listed with Historic England as a Scheduled monument

A short walk to Belhuish Farm [1] From the B3071 road, this track, a public footpath and permissive bridleway, runs alongside Burngate Wood towards Coombe Keynes.
From the B3071 road, the walk follows the long distance Hardy Way to the cluster of buildings at Belhuish Farm and returns the same way. Almost exactly 1 mile.

A short walk to Belhuish Farm [1]

From the B3071 road, this track, a public footpath and permissive bridleway, runs alongside Burngate Wood towards Coombe Keynes. From the B3071 road, the walk follows the long distance Hardy Way to the cluster of buildings at Belhuish Farm and returns the same way. Almost exactly 1 mile.

A short walk to Belhuish Farm [2] A notice giving details of the access along the track seen at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7260186">SY8383 : A short walk to Belhuish Farm [1]</a>.
From the B3071 road, the walk follows the long distance Hardy Way to the cluster of buildings at Belhuish Farm and returns the same way. Almost exactly 1 mile.

A short walk to Belhuish Farm [2]

A notice giving details of the access along the track seen at SY8383 : A short walk to Belhuish Farm [1]. From the B3071 road, the walk follows the long distance Hardy Way to the cluster of buildings at Belhuish Farm and returns the same way. Almost exactly 1 mile.

A short walk to Belhuish Farm [3] Looking across the B3071 road to the track leading to Belhuish Farm.
From the B3071 road, the walk follows the long distance Hardy Way to the cluster of buildings at Belhuish Farm and returns the same way. Almost exactly 1 mile.

A short walk to Belhuish Farm [3]

Looking across the B3071 road to the track leading to Belhuish Farm. From the B3071 road, the walk follows the long distance Hardy Way to the cluster of buildings at Belhuish Farm and returns the same way. Almost exactly 1 mile.

A short walk to Belhuish Farm [4] Looking across the B3071 road to the track leading to Coombe Keynes.
From the B3071 road, the walk follows the long distance Hardy Way to the cluster of buildings at Belhuish Farm and returns the same way. Almost exactly 1 mile.

A short walk to Belhuish Farm [4]

Looking across the B3071 road to the track leading to Coombe Keynes. From the B3071 road, the walk follows the long distance Hardy Way to the cluster of buildings at Belhuish Farm and returns the same way. Almost exactly 1 mile.

Coombe Keynes hamlet [1] East Coombe Farmhouse was probably built in the early 19th century in two builds. Constructed of brick with a stone gable wall, under a tile roof.
There are various lean-to later extensions. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172277" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172277">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Coombe Keynes hamlet [1]

East Coombe Farmhouse was probably built in the early 19th century in two builds. Constructed of brick with a stone gable wall, under a tile roof. There are various lean-to later extensions. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes hamlet [2] This early 19th century boundary wall, east of East Coombe Farmhouse, is constructed of brick and stone, with tiled capping. There is a similar, but lower wall in front of the house. Listed, for group value, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Coombe Keynes hamlet [2]

This early 19th century boundary wall, east of East Coombe Farmhouse, is constructed of brick and stone, with tiled capping. There is a similar, but lower wall in front of the house. Listed, for group value, grade II, with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes hamlet [3] Dairy Barn is a barn and other farm buildings converted into a house. The main building is probably late 18th century. Constructed of rubble stone with brick dressings, quoins and buttresses, all under a slate roof with stone eaves courses. A lean-to with a catslide roof has pigeonholes. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120493" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120493">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Coombe Keynes hamlet [3]

Dairy Barn is a barn and other farm buildings converted into a house. The main building is probably late 18th century. Constructed of rubble stone with brick dressings, quoins and buttresses, all under a slate roof with stone eaves courses. A lean-to with a catslide roof has pigeonholes. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes hamlet [4] The curiously named Odd Nod is a cottage in a terrace, probably built in the early 19th century. Constructed of rubble stone with brick dressings under a thatch roof. Some original internal features remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172303" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172303">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Coombe Keynes hamlet [4]

The curiously named Odd Nod is a cottage in a terrace, probably built in the early 19th century. Constructed of rubble stone with brick dressings under a thatch roof. Some original internal features remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes hamlet [5] The curiously named Mini Nod is a cottage in a terrace, probably built in the early 19th century. Constructed of rubble stone with brick dressings under a thatch roof. Some original internal features remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1305228" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1305228">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Coombe Keynes hamlet [5]

The curiously named Mini Nod is a cottage in a terrace, probably built in the early 19th century. Constructed of rubble stone with brick dressings under a thatch roof. Some original internal features remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes hamlet [6] The curiously named Cuckoo Nod is a cottage in a terrace, probably built in the early 19th century. Constructed of rubble stone with brick dressings under a thatch roof. A single-storey extension is of brick under a tile roof. Some original internal features remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120492" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120492">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Coombe Keynes hamlet [6]

The curiously named Cuckoo Nod is a cottage in a terrace, probably built in the early 19th century. Constructed of rubble stone with brick dressings under a thatch roof. A single-storey extension is of brick under a tile roof. Some original internal features remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes hamlet [7] The centre of the hamlet has this delightful small green, complete with a shady seat. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120492" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120492">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Coombe Keynes hamlet [7]

The centre of the hamlet has this delightful small green, complete with a shady seat. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes hamlet [8] Numbers 7 and 8 Main Street, were originally built in the 17th century and converted to two cottages in the 19th century. Constructed of rubble stone, partly roughcast, under a thatch roof. The extension on the right is of brick under a tile roof. Some windows are horizontally sliding sashes. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1323337" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1323337">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Coombe Keynes hamlet [8]

Numbers 7 and 8 Main Street, were originally built in the 17th century and converted to two cottages in the 19th century. Constructed of rubble stone, partly roughcast, under a thatch roof. The extension on the right is of brick under a tile roof. Some windows are horizontally sliding sashes. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes hamlet [9] The Longhouse, nearer the camera, and Carter Barn, were originally built in the 16th century and altered in the early 17th century and in the 18th. The Longhouse is constructed of brick and stone, raised in plastered cob, all under a thatch roof. Long-house plan with byre at west end, cross-passage, hall and inner room - all originally open to roof. Originally an attached barn to The Longhouse, now a private house, Carters Barn has a stone front wall, and had a series of brick piers on the north, carrying the thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1323336" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1323336">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Coombe Keynes hamlet [9]

The Longhouse, nearer the camera, and Carter Barn, were originally built in the 16th century and altered in the early 17th century and in the 18th. The Longhouse is constructed of brick and stone, raised in plastered cob, all under a thatch roof. Long-house plan with byre at west end, cross-passage, hall and inner room - all originally open to roof. Originally an attached barn to The Longhouse, now a private house, Carters Barn has a stone front wall, and had a series of brick piers on the north, carrying the thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes hamlet [10] West Coombe Farmhouse Front has a 17th century wing at the rear and a 19th century wing. The front wing is of stone, plastered on the gable to the street. The rear wing is of brick on a stone base, raised in plastered cob. Both wings have slate roofs. Some original internal features remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172225" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172225">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Coombe Keynes hamlet [10]

West Coombe Farmhouse Front has a 17th century wing at the rear and a 19th century wing. The front wing is of stone, plastered on the gable to the street. The rear wing is of brick on a stone base, raised in plastered cob. Both wings have slate roofs. Some original internal features remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes hamlet [11] Glimpsed behind its hedge, April Thatch is an 18th century detached cottage, largely reconstructed in the late 20th century. Constructed of plastered stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172294" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172294">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017260">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Coombe Keynes hamlet [11]

Glimpsed behind its hedge, April Thatch is an 18th century detached cottage, largely reconstructed in the late 20th century. Constructed of plastered stone under a thatch roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, and depopulated village in Dorset, some 1½ miles south of Wool and about 5 miles southwest of Wareham. Extensive settlement remains have been found by excavation to the east of the church, indicating that once there were many more buildings. The area of earthworks, extending to some 20 acres, is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link

St Andrew's Church The tower of St Andrew&#039;s Church was built in the late 15th century. The rest of the church was rebuilt in 1864.

St Andrew's Church

The tower of St Andrew's Church was built in the late 15th century. The rest of the church was rebuilt in 1864.

St Andrew's Church The tower of St Andrew&#039;s Church was built in the late 15th century. The rest of the church was rebuilt in 1864.

St Andrew's Church

The tower of St Andrew's Church was built in the late 15th century. The rest of the church was rebuilt in 1864.

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Kennel Wood is located at Grid Ref: SY8583 (Lat: 50.653933, Lng: -2.2099137)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

What 3 Words

///clothed.replenish.repeated. Near Wool, Dorset

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Holy Rood Church, Coombe Keynes

Holy Rood Church is a former Church of England church in Coombe Keynes, Dorset, England. Most of the church dates to a rebuild of 1860–61, but the tower...

Coombe Keynes

Coombe Keynes

Coombe Keynes is a hamlet, civil parish and depopulated village in the Purbeck district of Dorset, England. The village is about 2 miles (3 km) south of...

East Lulworth

East Lulworth

East Lulworth is a village and civil parish nine miles east of Dorchester, near Lulworth Cove, in the county of Dorset, South West England. It consists...

Bestival

Bestival

Bestival was a four-day music festival held in the south of England. The name Bestival is a portmanteau of the words best and festival. It had been held...

Lulworth Estate

Lulworth Estate

The Lulworth Estate is a country estate located in central south Dorset, England. Its most notable landscape feature is a five-mile stretch of coastline...

Lulworth Castle

Lulworth Castle

Lulworth Castle, in East Lulworth, Dorset, England, situated south of the village of Wool, is an early 17th-century hunting lodge erected in the style...

Lulworth Camp

Lulworth Camp

Lulworth Camp is a British Army base that is home to the Armoured Fighting Vehicle Gunnery School and runs the Lulworth Ranges on the southern coast of...

Wool, Dorset

Wool, Dorset

Wool is a large village, civil parish and electoral ward in south Dorset, England. In the 2011 census the parish – which includes Bovington Camp army base...

Nearby Amenities

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Dark Hole

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 50.6557938/-2.2106394

Material: wood

Power: pole

Source: bing

Lat/Long: 50.6532729/-2.2114338

Material: wood

Power: pole

Source: bing

Lat/Long: 50.6538298/-2.2123859

Material: wood

Power: pole

Source: bing

Lat/Long: 50.6544173/-2.2134079

Material: wood

Power: pole

Source: bing

Lat/Long: 50.6550193/-2.2144043

Material: wood

Power: pole

Source: bing

Lat/Long: 50.6556213/-2.215504

Lulworth Equestrian Centre

Addr City: Wareham

Addr Housename: Kennel Farm

Addr Postcode: BH20 5QR

Addr Street: Coombe Keynes

Leisure: horse_riding

Website: https://www.lulworthequestrian.com/

Lat/Long: 50.6528683/-2.2101724

Power: pole

Source: bing

Transformer: distribution

Lat/Long: 50.6527364/-2.2105013

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