Winterborne Came

Settlement in Dorset

England

Winterborne Came

Storage area near sewage works Credit: JThomas

Winterborne Came is a small village located in the county of Dorset, in southwestern England. Situated approximately six miles northwest of the county town of Dorchester, it lies in the picturesque Winterborne valley, surrounded by rolling hills, farmland, and charming countryside.

The village itself is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 300 residents. Winterborne Came boasts a rich history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Iron Age. The village is characterized by its traditional thatched cottages and historic buildings, displaying the quintessential English village charm.

The heart of Winterborne Came is the village green, where community events and gatherings often take place. St. Peter's Church, a Grade I listed building, is a prominent feature of the village, dating back to the 12th century and showcasing stunning Norman architecture. A small primary school and a local pub also contribute to the village's sense of community.

Surrounded by natural beauty, Winterborne Came offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The Winterborne River, which runs through the village, adds to the idyllic scenery and provides a serene setting for leisurely walks.

While Winterborne Came may be small in size, its tranquil atmosphere, historical significance, and picturesque setting make it an appealing destination for both residents and visitors seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Dorset's countryside.

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Winterborne Came Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.693955/-2.4182841 or Grid Reference SY7088. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Storage area near sewage works

JThomas

Winterborne Came: an autumny view of Came House

Looking along the driveway to the house, with leaves all around.

Chris Downer

Winterborne Came: footpath heading north

A footpath on a broad track leads northwards from the village; we are looking from just within the gateway of Came Park.

Chris Downer

Max Gate

Designed and lived in by Thomas Hardy.

John H Darch

Max Gate

Thomas Hardy's home 1885-1928 where he wrote some of his greatest works, now in the guardianship of the National Trust Link

Richard Croft

Max Gate

Garden view at Max Gate, Thomas Hardy's home 1885-1928 where he wrote some of his greatest works, now in the guardianship of the National Trust Link

Richard Croft

Stafford Farm

Becky Williamson

Whitcombe Church, near Broadmayne, Dorset

The church has no dedication but was built in the 12th Century. It is no longer used for regular worship, but several services are held each year in this delightful rural church.

Becky Williamson

Brick Hill Plantation, Jubilee Trail and Cole Hill Wood

Maurice D Budden

Chalk Pit on Whitcombe Hill

Maurice D Budden

Whitcombe Church

Maurice D Budden

Thomas Hardy's Croquet Lawn

Before finding fame and wealth as a writer, Thomas Hardy trained as a builder and architect. The house and garden at Max Gate, where he lived until 1928, are to his own designs. I was told that Max Gate or Mack's Gate was a toll gate on the nearby road out of Dorchester around the time when Hardy acquired the land.

Des Blenkinsopp

Garden at Max Gate

Thomas Hardy's house on the edge of Dorchester is surrounded by trees and garden just like the cottage not far away where he spent his early years. The guide book says he especially liked the trees and wouldn't let his gardener cut them back.

Des Blenkinsopp

Old Milestone by the B3144, Arlington Road, Dorchester

Carved stone post with missing metal plate by the B3144, in parish of Dorchester (West Dorset District), Arlington Road, by No. 27, against front wall, on East side of road. Dorset 3 (limestone), erected by the Dorchester & Wool Turnpike Trust in the 19th century. Inscription once read:- (16) (Wareham) (Dorchester) (1) Carved benchmark on lower front face. Milestone Society National ID: DO_DOWA01.

Milestone Society

Old Milestone by the A352, Winterborne Came

Metal plate attached to stone post by the A352, in parish of Winterborne Came (West Dorset District), South of junction to Winterborne Herringston, 2m back from road on weed covered verge, on East-southeast side of road. Dorset 1 & 4 (iron plated), erected by the Dorchester & Wool Turnpike Trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- 2 DORCHESTER WAREHAM 15 Milestone Society National ID: DO_DOWA02.

Milestone Society

Old Milestone by the A352, West Knighton

Carved stone post by the A352, in parish of West Knighton (West Dorset District), just North of turning to West Knighton, on bank next to road approx 10m North of council storage site, on North-East side of road. Dorset 3 (limestone), erected by the Dorchester & Wool Turnpike Trust in the 19th century. The partially lost inscription reads:- DORCHESTER 3 WAREHAM (14) Milestone Society National ID: DO_DOWA03.

Milestone Society