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.[1] 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.[2]
Alweston | |
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Location within Dorset | |
OS grid reference | ST6614 |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Police | Dorset |
Fire | Dorset and Wiltshire |
Ambulance | South Western |
The village is known for its baking, and bread is delivered to Sherborne, Blandford, Canford Cliffs and Westbourne from the village.[3]
The village contains Munden House, which is a farmhouse consisting of a complex of stone cottages which were built before 1700.[4] It is a certified AA five star gold rated bed and breakfast.[5][6]
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