
Shaftesbury - Wikipedia
Shaftesbury (/ ˈ ʃ ɑː f t s b ər i, ˈ ʃ æ f t s-/) is a town and civil parish in Dorset, England. It is on the A30 road, 20 miles (32 kilometres) west of Salisbury and 23 miles (37 kilometres) north …
Lord Shaftesbury [Anthony Ashley Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury]
Mar 13, 2002 · Anthony Ashley Cooper, the third Earl of Shaftesbury, lived from 1671 to 1713. He was one of the most important philosophers of his day, and exerted an enormous influence on …
Shaftesbury - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Shaftesbury was most influential in the history of English language philosophy through his concept of the moral sense which heavily influenced Hutcheson, Butler, Hume, and Adam Smith; and …
Things To See and Do in Shaftesbury and Gillingham
Set high on a hilltop 700 foot above the Blackmore Vale, the historic town of Shaftesbury offers stunning views over the glorious countryside below. Its unique location ‘on top of the world’ …
Shaftesbury Abbey - Wikipedia
Shaftesbury Abbey was an abbey that housed nuns in Shaftesbury, Dorset. It was founded in about 888, and dissolved in 1539 during the English Reformation by the order of Thomas …
15 Best Things to Do in Shaftesbury (Dorset, England)
May 1, 2023 · Shaftesbury is beside the steeper scarp slope, and there’s a row of downs affording magnificent vistas west of across the Blackmore Vale. As we’ll see there are lots of great …
Shaftesbury Information Hub - Visit Dorset
Shaftesbury is a small market town in Dorset with a fascinating history going back to Saxon times. The town is the home of Gold Hill (made famous by the “Hovis” advert) and has magnificent …
Shaftesbury - The Best Things to Do and See - Dorset Guide
Shaftesbury is a market town with an interesting history going back to the Saxon times. The town is located in North Dorset close to the border with Wiltshire and is around 25 miles north of …
Discover Shaftesbury: The Jewel of Dorset - Visit, Explore, and Enjoy
🌟 Discover the charm of Shaftesbury, Dorset! From the iconic Gold Hill to breathtaking views over Blackmore Vale, Shaftesbury is a treasure waiting to be explored. Plan your visit now and …
The History of Anglo-Saxon Shaftesbury - RuralHistoria
May 28, 2024 · Shaftesbury, a historic town in Dorset, England, has a rich history that dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The town, perched atop a 718-foot hill, boasts stunning views of …