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The Saxon town walls (the most complete in England), the River Frome, Lawrence of Arabia's connection (his cottage at Clouds Hill is 4 miles away), and a Purbeck gateway town of extraordinary Saxon and Lawrencian heritage
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Wareham's Saxon town walls — built by Alfred the Great in the 9th century — are the most complete in England, still enclosing the town on three sides. T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) lived at Clouds Hill, 4 miles away, and is buried at nearby Moreton. The town is the gateway to the Purbeck Hills and Isle of Purbeck.
The Saxon walls walk is excellent — genuinely one of England's finest. Clouds Hill (NT) for Lawrence of Arabia's cottage. Moreton churchyard for Lawrence's grave. The Frome riverside walk.
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Wareham is a place in Dorset known for the Saxon town walls (the most complete in England), the River Frome, Lawrence of Arabia's connection (his cottage at Clouds Hill is 4 miles away), and a Purbeck gateway town of extraordinary Saxon and Lawrencian heritage. Wareham's Saxon town walls — built by Alfred the Great in the 9th century — are the most complete in England, still enclosing the town on three sides. The population is around 5,600.
Wareham has excellent independent cafes and restaurants. Strong independent food. Local Dorset and Purbeck produce throughout.
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