Traditional county: Dorset · Region: South West
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| Place | Whitchurch Canonicorum |
| Traditional County | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.755164 |
| Longitude | -2.858967 |
| Place Type | Village |
Whitchurch Canonicorum is a rural village located in West Dorset, England, positioned roughly equidistant between the market towns of Bridport to the east and Axminster to the west, and a short distance north of the Jurassic Coast. The village is most notable for its historic parish church of St. Candida and Holy Cross, which uniquely houses the shrine and relics of Saint Wite, making it a significant site of pilgrimage. Nestled within a picturesque valley, the village retains a tranquil character, surrounded by the rolling hills and agricultural landscapes typical of this part of Dorset. Its setting offers access to walking routes and reflects the traditional rural life of the region.
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Whitchurch Canonicorum is a village in Dorset, England, United Kingdom, located in the South West region. It is situated at 50.755164°N, -2.858967°W.
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| Page built | May 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |