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In the field north of Bowleaze Coveway road is [[Jordan Hill Roman Temple]], which is the remains of a c. 4th century Romano-Celtic temple.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/jordan-hill-roman-temple/|title=Jordan Hill Roman Temple|publisher=English Heritage|accessdate=26 August 2016}}</ref> In 1928, an important hoard of late 4th century Roman coins was unearthed at Weymouth Bay Estate.<ref>{{cite book|title=Bulletin|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=x7VFAAAAMAAJ|year=1928|publisher=Royal Ontario Museum, University of Toronto|page=15}}</ref> In October 2013, 19 swimmers swam in the 5 and a half hour Big Swim from Lulworth Cove to Overcombe Corner, raised £2,560 for the Dorchester Opportunity Group.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/10727010.Fundraisers_take_on_10_mile_sea_swim_for_Dorchester_charity/|title=Fundraisers take on 10-mile sea swim for Dorchester charity|newspaper=Dorset Echo|date=9 October 2013|accessdate=26 August 2016}}</ref> Overcombe car park, run by the [[Weymouth and Portland Borough Council]], has approximately 180 parking spaces.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/article/415488/Overcombe-car-park-Weymouth|title=Overcombe car park, Weymouth|publisher=Dorset For You|accessdate=26 August 2016}}</ref> | In the field north of Bowleaze Coveway road is [[Jordan Hill Roman Temple]], which is the remains of a c. 4th century Romano-Celtic temple.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/jordan-hill-roman-temple/|title=Jordan Hill Roman Temple|publisher=English Heritage|accessdate=26 August 2016}}</ref> In 1928, an important hoard of late 4th century Roman coins was unearthed at Weymouth Bay Estate.<ref>{{cite book|title=Bulletin|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=x7VFAAAAMAAJ|year=1928|publisher=Royal Ontario Museum, University of Toronto|page=15}}</ref> In October 2013, 19 swimmers swam in the 5 and a half hour Big Swim from Lulworth Cove to Overcombe Corner, raised £2,560 for the Dorchester Opportunity Group.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/10727010.Fundraisers_take_on_10_mile_sea_swim_for_Dorchester_charity/|title=Fundraisers take on 10-mile sea swim for Dorchester charity|newspaper=Dorset Echo|date=9 October 2013|accessdate=26 August 2016}}</ref> Overcombe car park, run by the [[Weymouth and Portland Borough Council]], has approximately 180 parking spaces.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/article/415488/Overcombe-car-park-Weymouth|title=Overcombe car park, Weymouth|publisher=Dorset For You|accessdate=26 August 2016}}</ref> | ||
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Overcombe is the principal location for Thomas Hardy's 1880 novel 'The Trumpet-Major', which was set during the Napoleonic Wars. Overcombe also makes a brief cameo in Hardy's 1886 novel 'The Mayor Of Casterbridge' as one of the places from where came vans of carriers, which travelled in and out of Casterbridge. | Overcombe is the principal location for Thomas Hardy's 1880 novel 'The Trumpet-Major', which was set during the Napoleonic Wars. Overcombe also makes a brief cameo in Hardy's 1886 novel 'The Mayor Of Casterbridge' as one of the places from where came vans of carriers, which travelled in and out of Casterbridge. | ||
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Overcombe is a coastal area in Preston in south Dorset, England, situated on top of cliffs Script error: No such module "convert". northeast of Weymouth. The River Jordan flows in the vicinity.[1]
A tollhouse was once situated at the Overcombe corner from Lodmoor, along what was the turnpike road. It was operated by the Shorey family who ran a horse and cart public service. It was demolished in 1959. A block of flats were built in 1965, in place of a cafe. The Spyglass Inn at Overcombe was originally built in the 1930s as a cafe, before becoming the Embassy Hotel and later, the inn.[2] There was once a golf course at Overcombe in the early 20th century.[3] The painter John Constable had his honeymoon at Overcombe.[1]
In the field north of Bowleaze Coveway road is Jordan Hill Roman Temple, which is the remains of a c. 4th century Romano-Celtic temple.[4] In 1928, an important hoard of late 4th century Roman coins was unearthed at Weymouth Bay Estate.[5] In October 2013, 19 swimmers swam in the 5 and a half hour Big Swim from Lulworth Cove to Overcombe Corner, raised £2,560 for the Dorchester Opportunity Group.[6] Overcombe car park, run by the Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, has approximately 180 parking spaces.[7]
In popular culture
Overcombe is the principal location for Thomas Hardy's 1880 novel 'The Trumpet-Major', which was set during the Napoleonic Wars. Overcombe also makes a brief cameo in Hardy's 1886 novel 'The Mayor Of Casterbridge' as one of the places from where came vans of carriers, which travelled in and out of Casterbridge.
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