2005

SY9089 : The Silent Woman Inn, Cold Harbour, Wareham

taken 18 years ago, near to Sandford, Dorset, England

The Silent Woman Inn, Cold Harbour, Wareham
The Silent Woman Inn, Cold Harbour, Wareham
This remote inn, surrounded by forest, was originally a farmhouse part of which dates back to the 18th century. It was originally named The Angel and is referred to in Thomas Hardy's book "The Return of the Native". The Silent Woman refers to a beheaded saint although other stories tell of a previous landlady who talked too much.
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Category: Inn
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SY9089, 24 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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John Lamper   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 19 November, 2005   (more nearby)
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Saturday, 19 November, 2005
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SY 903 897 [100m precision]
WGS84: 50:42.4112N 2:8.3240W
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