Cerne Abbas Giant
Cerne Abbas
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Cerne Abbas, home to one of Britain's most famous and provocative landmarks—the Cerne Abbas Giant. As you look up at the steep chalk hillside, you see a 180-foot tall naked man, brandishing a massive knotted club. …
Listen in the app2The Giant's Foot — A New Perspective
We stand at the base of Giant Hill, near the very feet of the figure. From here, the true scale of the giant is overwhelming—he is 180 feet high and 150 feet wide, with trenches cut to a depth of two to three feet and filled with…
Listen in the app3Cerne Abbey — The Lost Powerhouse
Just a short walk from the giant lies the site of the former Cerne Abbey. Founded in 987 AD by Aethelmaer the Stout, this Benedictine monastery was once one of the largest and richest in the southwest of England. …
Listen in the app4St. Augustine's Well — The Sacred Spring
Nestled near the churchyard is St. Augustine's Well, also known as the 'Silver Well.' Legend has it that the well was created in 597 AD when St. …
Listen in the app5Abbey Street — A Medieval Thoroughfare
Abbey Street is the historic backbone of Cerne Abbas, and walking down it is like traveling back in time. This street was intentionally laid out to connect the Abbey gates with the parish church and the marketplace. …
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At the southern end of Abbey Street stands the Church of St. Mary, built by the monks in the late thirteenth century to serve as the parish church for the villagers. …
Listen in the app7The Village Inns — A Brewing Legacy
No visit to Cerne Abbas is complete without acknowledging its famous pubs. The New Inn, located on Long Street, is a magnificent sixteenth-century coaching inn. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through Cerne Abbas, I hope you have enjoyed unraveling the layers of history in this 'picture-perfect' village. We have looked up at the mysterious giant, explored the 'lost' ruins of the great…
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What is Cerne Abbas Giant?
Cerne Abbas Giant is a place in Cerne Abbas with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Cerne Abbas |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 50.8137, -2.4747 |
| Last updated |
