Dorchester

Dorchester sits on the River Frome in Dorset, England, where the broad Frome valley meets the chalk hills of the Dorset Downs. The county town grew from the Roman settlement of Durnovaria, and its Roman Town House preserves mosaics and parts of a domestic complex within the modern centre. South of town, Maiden Castle is an immense Iron Age hillfort whose earthworks mark the surrounding downs. Dorchester is also closely linked to Thomas Hardy: he was born nearby and recast the town as Casterbridge in his novels. The Dorset Museum explores the county’s archaeology, geology and literary heritage. Browse additional webcams from Dorset to extend your view of the Frome valley.

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