Things to do
There are lots of ways to enjoy and protect our historic environment - clubs and societies, talks, walks and other events, reporting finds and observations, helping in a museum, excavation or survey work, enrolling for courses or training opportunities.
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Dorset Archaeological Days 2012
An annual series of guided walks and events on archaeological themes organised by Dorset County Council's Historic Environment Team in partnership with the Dorset Archaeological Committee.
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Parish historic environment liaison officers
Local knowledge and contacts are important and can make a significant contribution to understanding and protecting Dorset's historic environment. Dorset County Council set up a network of parish historic environment liaison officers in 1987.
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Getting involved - talks, walks and events
Come along to talks, walks or other events organised by Dorset County Council and other groups and organisations on a variety of themes relating to the historic environment of Dorset.
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Old Crown Court and Cells, Dorchester
The Old Crown Court and Cells, located in West Dorset District Council's offices in Dorchester, is famous for the trial of the Tolpuddle Martyrs and Judge Jeffreys' Bloody Assize.
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The past on your doorstep - places to visit in Dorset
Work in progress on a concise list of archaeological sites, historic buildings and gardens accessible to the public. There will be brief descriptions drawn from a wide variety of sources and links to sites (where known) with more detailed information.
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Activities database
A wide range of social, leisure and sporting activities is available in Dorset.
