Shaftesbury (/ ˈ ʃ ɑː f t s b ər i, ˈ ʃ æ f t s-/) is a town and civil parish in Dorset, England. It is on the A30 road, 20 miles (32 kilometres) west of Salisbury and 23 miles (37 kilometres) north-northeast of Dorchester, near the border with Wiltshire.

Shaftesbury was most influential in the history of English language philosophy through his concept of the moral sense which heavily influenced Hutcheson, Butler, Hume, and Adam Smith; and Shaftesbury was influential in Germany through his concept of enthusiasm which recovered (intuitive) reason from mere (discursive) reasoning and influenced ...

Mar 13, 2002 · Anthony Ashley Cooper, the third Earl of Shaftesbury, lived from 1671 to 1713. He was one of the most important philosophers of his day, and exerted an enormous influence on European thought throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

🌟 Discover the charm of Shaftesbury, Dorset! From the iconic Gold Hill to breathtaking views over Blackmore Vale, Shaftesbury is a treasure waiting to be explored. Plan your visit now and immerse yourself in a town rich in history and beauty. Experience the gateway to the South West.

Shaftesbury is one of the oldest and highest towns in England and home to renowned, iconic landmark – Gold Hill. Nearby Gillingham is Dorset’s most northern town and has connections with the famous oil painter John Constable.

May 1, 2023 · Shaftesbury is beside the steeper scarp slope, and there’s a row of downs affording magnificent vistas west of across the Blackmore Vale. As we’ll see there are lots of great vantage points in Cranborne Chase, as well as sweeps of chalk grassland carpeted with wildflowers, along with Iron Age hill forts, Medieval churches and adorable ...

Shaftesbury is a small market town in Dorset with a fascinating history going back to Saxon times. The town is the home of Gold Hill (made famous by the “Hovis” advert) and has magnificent views over Thomas Hardy’s Blackmore Vale. It is the gateway to the South West from where you can tour the area from Stonehenge to the east to Bath and ...

At over 750 feet above sea level, Shaftesbury is one of the highest towns in England. It was known as 'Caer Palladur' in Celtic times. The Saxons built a hilltop settlement here, because of the commanding position overlooking the surrounding area, and in the 9th century King Alfred turned Shaftsbury into a defended town, following his defeat of ...

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A 'must-see' destination for visitors to Dorset, the historic town of Shaftesbury suffers some inevitable effects of its popularity, but it is thankfully far enough off the beaten track to have escaped the tourist hordes.