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Chickerell sits on the edge of the Fleet Lagoon, just a couple of miles west of Weymouth, where the urban fringe gives way to the rolling landscape of the West Dorset Heritage Coast. Originally a small fishing and farming hamlet, it has grown into a town in its own right while keeping its distinct local identity, centred around the square and the 13th-century St. Mary’s Church. Geographically, it’s a practical spot; you have the convenience of the nearby Weymouth supermarkets and schools, but you’re also right on the doorstep of the South West Coast Path and the Moonfleet cliffs. The area is defined by its proximity to the Chesil Bank, and while the more modern developments have expanded the town’s footprint, there is still a strong connection to the surrounding countryside and the traditional brick and stone cottages that mark its older lanes. It’s a quiet, functional place that benefits from being slightly removed from the main tourist bustle of the seafront while remaining firmly linked to the maritime character of the Jurassic Coast.