Visit Evershot Places

Welcome to Visit Evershot Places
The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Evershot

  

Evershot Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Evershot

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Evershot history

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Evershot began as a boar pen approximately 1,100 years ago. Due to its close proximity to the River Frome a settlement was built nearby. The oldest remains to be found in the village are three standing stones named the Three Dumb Sisters.

Evershot toponymy

There are several theories on the origins of the name Evershot. In 1202, the village was referred to as ‘Teversict’ and in 1268 ‘Theuershet’ This likely refers to the colour of the soil – the Old English word ‘teofor’ meaning red lead. Another theory is that the name derives from ‘Varia’, an alternative name for the River Frome.

Evershot landmarks

St Osmund’s Church

The parish church of St Osmund is built on the site of an earlier chapel, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, dating back to the time of Richard the Lionheart. The first rector of Frome St Quintin and Evershot is listed in the church simply as Herveus, in 1115. Only the font basin, chancel arch and part of the tower arch of this earlier chapel remain within the current church.

Evershot geography / climate

Evershot village is sited on greensand approximately 175 metres (574 ft) above sea-level. It is the second highest village in the county, the highest being Ashmore in Cranborne Chase. The village hall is the starting point for the Frome Valley Trail.

You can visit Evershot places with Walkfo Evershot to hear history at Evershot’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Evershot has 18 places to visit in our interactive Evershot map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Evershot, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Evershot places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Evershot & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 18 audio facts unique to Evershot places in an interactive Evershot map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Evershot Places Map
18 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Evershot historic spots	Evershot tourist destinations	Evershot plaques	Evershot geographic features
Walkfo Evershot tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Evershot

  

Best Evershot places to visit

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Evershot has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Evershot’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Evershot’s information audio spots:

West Chelborough West Chelborough is a village and civil parish 13 miles (21 km) north west of Dorchester. In 2001 the parish had a population of 42. The parish touches Corscombe and East Chelborough.

Melbury Sampford Melbury Sampford is a village and civil parish 12 miles (19 km) north west of Dorchester, in the Dorset district. In 2001 the parish had a population of 33.

Melbury House Melbury House is an English country house in the parish of Melbury Sampford near Evershot, Dorset. The Grade I listed mansion is the home of the Honorable Mrs Charlotte Townshend, a major landowner in east Dorset, through her mother, Theresa Fox-Strangways.

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Visit Evershot plaques