Combe Almer

Settlement in Dorset

England

Combe Almer

Combe Almer is a charming village located in the county of Dorset, England. Nestled within the rolling countryside, it is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

The village is renowned for its natural beauty, with lush green fields, meandering rivers, and ancient woodlands. It is situated in close proximity to the stunning Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering breathtaking views of the sea and dramatic cliffs.

Combe Almer is a small village, with a close-knit community and a population of around 300 residents. It boasts a rich history, dating back to the medieval times, and is home to several historic buildings, including a stunning 12th-century church, St. James the Less.

In terms of amenities, the village offers a range of facilities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local pub, a village hall that hosts various community events, and a primary school that serves the surrounding area.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Combe Almer provides ample opportunities for exploring the great outdoors. The village is surrounded by numerous walking trails, cycling routes, and bridleways, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area.

Overall, Combe Almer is a serene and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life. With its stunning countryside, rich history, and warm community spirit, it is a hidden gem within the Dorset countryside.

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Combe Almer Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.776146/-2.0761939 or Grid Reference SY9497. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The eastern end of Charborough Park wall

The famous wall of the deer park, beside the A31, one of the longest brick walls in England

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Roundabout on the A31, Sturminster Marshall

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Woodland by the A31, Sturminster Marshall

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The entrance to Vines Close Farm

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Vines Close Farm

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Old Milestone by the A350, south east of Sturminster Marshall

Carved stone post by the A350, in parish of STURMINSTER MARSHALL (EAST DORSET District), Blandford Road, 160m North of cross-roads with Station Road, in front of Burton Lux, against hedge by a row of bungalows, on West side of road. Dorset 3 (limestone), erected by the Blandford & Poole turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- POOLE 8 BLANDFORD 6 Milestone Society National ID: DO_POBF08.

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Old Direction Sign - Signpost by High Street, Lytchett Matravers

Annulus and bar finial - 4 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the UC road, in parish of Lytchett Matravers (Purbeck District), Lytchett Matravers, junction of High Street with Limekiln Road, on verge. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY9495A

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Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Wimborne Road, Lytchett Matravers

Annulus and bar finial - 3 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the UC road, in parish of Lytchett Matravers (Purbeck District), junction with Lime Kiln, Wimborne and Wareham Roads, on verge. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY9495B

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Old Boundary Marker by the A31, Poole Road, Sturminster Marshall parish

Turnpike Terminus Marker by the A350, in parish of Sturminster Marshall (East Dorset District), 500m south of Sturminster Marshall, centre of the roundabout where the A350 crosses the A31. Inscription reads:- : POOLE / TRUST : : BLAND- / -FORD / TRUST : Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DO_POBF06t

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April Lodge, Sturminster Marshall

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Stile and footpath, Lytchett Matravers

The footpath is part of the 13 mile, Wareham Forest Way.

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The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lytchett Matravers

The church has its origins in the 13th century with restoration taking place in circa 1875. It is built of ironstone rubble.

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The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lytchett Matravers

The tower is the oldest part of the church dating from the 13th century. The remainder of the church was built circa 1500.

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Footpath, Lytchett Matravers

The footpath takes walkers from the Church of St Mary the Virgin towards Peatons Farms and the main of the village.

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Lichen, The Church of St Mary the Virgin

The older gravestones are covered in lichen. Lichens do not have roots, but absorb water and gases through their upper surface, and are therefore sensitive to atmospheric pollution. For this reason they are rarely found around cities and grow best on the wetter west side of the British Isles. Those on trees thrive best on the sunny, south-west aspects of trunks and branches. Disappearance of lichen species can be used to detect rising levels of air pollution. There are three main types. The encrusting forms, including the bright orange/dark yellow 'Xanthoria' grow on roofs, walls, gravestones, signs and tree trunks. Leaf-like species develop flat lobes spreading over bark or stones, and shrubby forms which grow vertically from the ground or hang from trees. Few have common names.

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Winter Heliotrope (Petasites fragrans), Lytchett Matravers

This flower is originally from Africa. It is now naturalised and belongs to the Coltsfoot/Butterbur family. Found on the edge of the churchyard.

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Yew Tree, St Mary's Churchyard

The ancient tradition that this evergreen sheltered the first Christian missionaries to Britain before their churches were built is one of the many explanations put forward to account for the large numbers of yews found in country churchyards. The yew is also a life symbol, and was sometimes scattered on graves. The longbows of medieval archers came from straight, knot-free lengths cut from tall, selected trees. But these were unlikely to be churchyard yews – the best bow staves were imported from Spain.

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Yew Tree, St Mary's Churchyard

The European yew (Taxus baccata) has a reputation for longevity. Whilst there is no direct evidence to support the view that yew trees were associated with pagan worship it is not hard to imagine that they were. The yew, a tree symbolising longevity, death and rebirth, became woven into folklore and its association with churchyards may simply be that in certain circumstances its foliage and fruit can be poisonous and in medieval England churchyards were one of the few places fenced against stock.

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Combe Almer is located at Grid Ref: SY9497 (Lat: 50.776146, Lng: -2.0761939)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset