East Coker

East Coker is a historic village best known as the burial place of the famous explorer William Dampier. Set within gentle Somerset countryside, East Coker has Saxon origins and a strong literary and historical identity. The village is also associated with poet T. S. Eliot, who referenced it in Four Quartets. St Michael’s Church, where Dampier is buried, is a key landmark. With traditional cottages, rural footpaths, and a peaceful atmosphere, East Coker offers visitors a quiet and reflective experience rooted in exploration, literature, and English village heritage.