Evershot is a picturesque stone village nestled in the Dorset hills, famous as the ‘Evershed’ of Thomas Hardy’s ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’. This unspoilt village features beautiful hamstone cottages, a 15th-century church, two historic inns (the Acorn Inn featured in Hardy’s novel), and timeless rural character. The village sits in a hollow surrounded by wooded hills and ancient field patterns, epitomizing traditional Dorset countryside. St Osmund’s Church contains interesting historical features and offers peaceful reflection. Evershot serves as an excellent base for exploring West Dorset’s walking trails, including routes through Hardy’s literary landscapes. The village maintains strong community spirit with local events and traditions. Architecture enthusiasts appreciate the consistent use of golden hamstone creating harmonious streetscapes. Literary pilgrims follow in Tess’s footsteps, while walkers enjoy quiet lanes and footpaths radiating from the village into beautiful countryside. The village embodies quintessential English rural life largely unchanged for generations.
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