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Historic Stocks by the Church

Historic Stocks by the Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic Stocks by the Church

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Location: Cerne Abbas, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Charlie Cosh

November 27, 2022

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Look out for these discrete stocks to the side of the church.

MCW73

May 1, 2026

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Tucked away near the church, these wooden relics were the medieval version of a "time-out" corner. Reserved for petty crooks or bakers selling dodgy loaves, they’re now just a prime photo op. It’s the only place in town where getting stuck between two pieces of wood is actually considered a highlight!

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Elevation 120 m

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Tuesday 12 May

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47 %

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Max wind speed: 37.0 km/h

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Location: Cerne Abbas, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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