Alweston

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Alweston
Dorset
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The Post Office, Alweston
Location
Grid reference: ST665143
Location: 50°55’40"N, 2°28’40"W
Data
Postcode: DT9
Local Government

Alweston is a village in the Blackmore Vale of Dorset, situated roughly three and a half miles south-east of Sherborne. Historically it belonged to the Parish of Folke.[1]

The village stands 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.

The village is known for its baking, and bread is delivered to Sherborne, Blandford, Canford Cliffs and Westbourne from the village.[2]

About the village

Munden House in the village is a farmhouse consisting of a complex of stone cottages which were built before 1700.[3] It is a certified AA five star gold rated bed and breakfast.[4]

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