Powerstock, 1902
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Powerstock is said to have been a favourite residence of King Athelstan, who probably resided in the nearby earthwork called the Castle. Not far away is the mightier hillfort of Eggardon, one of the most impressive prehistoric monuments in England and a contender for the best viewpoint in Dorset.

A Selection of Memories from Powerstock

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Powerstock

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Powerstock was my local village from 1951 to 1963. We lived at Kings House Farm at the foot of Eggardon Hill. My father Eddie Whitaker farmed (the hill rented and his 13 acres) for 12 or so years before moving to Somerset. I have visited with my family several times over the years and stayed at the Three Horse Shoes pub on one occasion, there I met one of my peers from school and caught up on ...see more