OS grid reference ST6614 Country England Police Dorset Local time Monday 11:45 AM | Region South West Sovereign state United Kingdom Fire Dorset and Wiltshire Shire county Dorset | |
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Alweston is a village in Dorset, England, situated roughly 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southeast of Sherborne. Historically it belonged to the Parish of Folke, in the Hundred of Sherborne. It lies just off the A3030 road, with Haydon to the north, North Wootton to the west, Caundle Marsh to the southeast and Folke to the south.
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Map of Alweston, Sherborne, UK
The village is known for its baking, and bread is delivered to Sherborne, Blandford, Canford Cliffs and Westbourne from the village.
Landmarks
The village contains Munden House, which is a farmhouse consisting of a complex of stone cottages which were built before 1700. It is a certified AA five star gold rated bed and breakfast.
References
Alweston Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA