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Dorset Wood

Wood, Forest in Dorset

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Dorset Wood

Wool Station Railway station at Wool.
Wool Station Credit: Wayland Smith

Dorset Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Dorset, England. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, this enchanting woodland is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts. With its diverse range of flora and fauna, Dorset Wood offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The forest is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a vibrant and colorful canopy during the autumn months. Walking through the winding paths of Dorset Wood, visitors can witness the beauty of the changing seasons and enjoy the peaceful ambiance.

The woodland is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide range of bird species. Birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, owls, and even the elusive nightingale in the dense foliage of the forest. The tranquil surroundings provide the perfect opportunity for birdwatchers and nature photographers to capture stunning images and observe the behavior of these magnificent creatures.

In addition to its natural beauty, Dorset Wood offers a range of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. There are well-maintained trails for hiking and cycling, providing ample opportunities to explore the forest's scenic spots. The forest also has designated picnic areas, where families and friends can gather and enjoy a leisurely lunch amidst the serenity of nature.

Overall, Dorset Wood is a captivating destination for those seeking solace in nature and a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside. Whether it's a leisurely walk through the forest, birdwatching, or simply enjoying a picnic, this enchanting woodland offers something for everyone.

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Wool Station Railway station at Wool.
Wool Station
Railway station at Wool.
Woolbridge Manor [1] On the north bank of the River Frome, adjacent to Wool Bridge, stands Woolbridge Manor House and a cluster of farming outbuildings. The house was built in the 12th century and restored in the 17th century. One of the barns was a Saxon chapel, and later the manor was part of the monastery of Bindon Abbey. The house, some cottages and most of the outbuildings are listed. The detached early 17th century manor house was a restoration of a 12th century building with a wing added circa 1660. The main front is of brick with stone quoins and details, the other walls are of rubble stone, all under a tile roof with lower courses of stone slates. The interior has been greatly altered, but two wall paintings survive. The house features in Thomas Hardy's book, 'Tess of the Durbervilles'. Listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1323300" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1323300">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Woolbridge Manor [1]
On the north bank of the River Frome, adjacent to Wool Bridge, stands Woolbridge Manor House and a cluster of farming outbuildings. The house was built in the 12th century and restored in the 17th century. One of the barns was a Saxon chapel, and later the manor was part of the monastery of Bindon Abbey. The house, some cottages and most of the outbuildings are listed. The detached early 17th century manor house was a restoration of a 12th century building with a wing added circa 1660. The main front is of brick with stone quoins and details, the other walls are of rubble stone, all under a tile roof with lower courses of stone slates. The interior has been greatly altered, but two wall paintings survive. The house features in Thomas Hardy's book, 'Tess of the Durbervilles'. Listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Woolbridge Manor [2] On the north bank of the River Frome, adjacent to Wool Bridge, stands Woolbridge Manor House and a cluster of farming outbuildings. The house was built in the 12th century and restored in the 17th century. One of the barns was a Saxon chapel, and later the manor was part of the monastery of Bindon Abbey. The house, some cottages and most of the outbuildings are listed. Chapel Barn contains some herringbone stone work, fragments of a Saxon chapel, and in common with many other chapels was built near a bridge to further the interests of an ancient monastery. Walls mainly of rubble stone, partly rebuilt in brick under a tiled roof with stone eaves courses. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1323301" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1323301">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Woolbridge Manor [2]
On the north bank of the River Frome, adjacent to Wool Bridge, stands Woolbridge Manor House and a cluster of farming outbuildings. The house was built in the 12th century and restored in the 17th century. One of the barns was a Saxon chapel, and later the manor was part of the monastery of Bindon Abbey. The house, some cottages and most of the outbuildings are listed. Chapel Barn contains some herringbone stone work, fragments of a Saxon chapel, and in common with many other chapels was built near a bridge to further the interests of an ancient monastery. Walls mainly of rubble stone, partly rebuilt in brick under a tiled roof with stone eaves courses. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link
Woolbridge Manor [4] On the north bank of the River Frome, adjacent to Wool Bridge, stands Woolbridge Manor House and a cluster of farming outbuildings. The house was built in the 12th century and restored in the 17th century. One of the barns was a Saxon chapel, and later the manor was part of the monastery of Bindon Abbey. The house, some cottages and most of the outbuildings are listed. This dovecote and the attached garden walls were probably built in the 18th century. Constructed of brick with a tile roof to the dovecote. Listed, for group value, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1171252" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1171252">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Woolbridge Manor [4]
On the north bank of the River Frome, adjacent to Wool Bridge, stands Woolbridge Manor House and a cluster of farming outbuildings. The house was built in the 12th century and restored in the 17th century. One of the barns was a Saxon chapel, and later the manor was part of the monastery of Bindon Abbey. The house, some cottages and most of the outbuildings are listed. This dovecote and the attached garden walls were probably built in the 18th century. Constructed of brick with a tile roof to the dovecote. Listed, for group value, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link
Woolbridge Manor [6] On the north bank of the River Frome, adjacent to Wool Bridge, stands Woolbridge Manor House and a cluster of farming outbuildings. The house was built in the 12th century and restored in the 17th century. One of the barns was a Saxon chapel, and later the manor was part of the monastery of Bindon Abbey. The house, some cottages and most of the outbuildings are listed. Known as Harry's Cottages, this pair of cottages, adjacent to the manor house, were probably built in the 18th century. Constructed of a mixture of rubble stone, brick and plastered cob under thatch roofs. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120580" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120580">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Woolbridge Manor [6]
On the north bank of the River Frome, adjacent to Wool Bridge, stands Woolbridge Manor House and a cluster of farming outbuildings. The house was built in the 12th century and restored in the 17th century. One of the barns was a Saxon chapel, and later the manor was part of the monastery of Bindon Abbey. The house, some cottages and most of the outbuildings are listed. Known as Harry's Cottages, this pair of cottages, adjacent to the manor house, were probably built in the 18th century. Constructed of a mixture of rubble stone, brick and plastered cob under thatch roofs. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link
Wool Bridge [1] A bridge over the River Frome is recorded at this point in 1343, but the current Wool Bridge is probably 16th century. Repairs are documented in 1607, 1688, 1742 and 1806. An additional flood arch, was built in, probably, the late 19th century. During the Second World War, the bridge was widened and the parapets removed to allow tanks from nearby Bovingdon Camp to cross. The parapets were later rebuilt using the same stone. The bridge is now only passable to horse riders, cyclists and pedestrians. Listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1171233" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1171233">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Wool Bridge [1]
A bridge over the River Frome is recorded at this point in 1343, but the current Wool Bridge is probably 16th century. Repairs are documented in 1607, 1688, 1742 and 1806. An additional flood arch, was built in, probably, the late 19th century. During the Second World War, the bridge was widened and the parapets removed to allow tanks from nearby Bovingdon Camp to cross. The parapets were later rebuilt using the same stone. The bridge is now only passable to horse riders, cyclists and pedestrians. Listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Wool Bridge [2] A bridge over the River Frome is recorded at this point in 1343, but the current Wool Bridge is probably 16th century. Repairs are documented in 1607, 1688, 1742 and 1806. An additional flood arch, was built in, probably, the late 19th century. During the Second World War, the bridge was widened and the parapets removed to allow tanks from nearby Bovingdon Camp to cross. The parapets were later rebuilt using the same stone. The bridge is now only passable to horse riders, cyclists and pedestrians. Listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1171233" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1171233">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Wool Bridge [2]
A bridge over the River Frome is recorded at this point in 1343, but the current Wool Bridge is probably 16th century. Repairs are documented in 1607, 1688, 1742 and 1806. An additional flood arch, was built in, probably, the late 19th century. During the Second World War, the bridge was widened and the parapets removed to allow tanks from nearby Bovingdon Camp to cross. The parapets were later rebuilt using the same stone. The bridge is now only passable to horse riders, cyclists and pedestrians. Listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Wool Bridge [3] A plaque on the bridge. A bridge over the River Frome is recorded at this point in 1343, but the current Wool Bridge is probably 16th century. Repairs are documented in 1607, 1688, 1742 and 1806. An additional flood arch, was built in, probably, the late 19th century. During the Second World War, the bridge was widened and the parapets removed to allow tanks from nearby Bovingdon Camp to cross. The parapets were later rebuilt using the same stone. The bridge is now only passable to horse riders, cyclists and pedestrians. Listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1171233" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1171233">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Wool Bridge [3]
A plaque on the bridge. A bridge over the River Frome is recorded at this point in 1343, but the current Wool Bridge is probably 16th century. Repairs are documented in 1607, 1688, 1742 and 1806. An additional flood arch, was built in, probably, the late 19th century. During the Second World War, the bridge was widened and the parapets removed to allow tanks from nearby Bovingdon Camp to cross. The parapets were later rebuilt using the same stone. The bridge is now only passable to horse riders, cyclists and pedestrians. Listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Wool Bridge [4] The River Frome, looking downstream from the bridge. A bridge over the River Frome is recorded at this point in 1343, but the current Wool Bridge is probably 16th century. Repairs are documented in 1607, 1688, 1742 and 1806. An additional flood arch, was built in, probably, the late 19th century. During the Second World War, the bridge was widened and the parapets removed to allow tanks from nearby Bovingdon Camp to cross. The parapets were later rebuilt using the same stone. The bridge is now only passable to horse riders, cyclists and pedestrians. Listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1171233" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1171233">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Wool Bridge [4]
The River Frome, looking downstream from the bridge. A bridge over the River Frome is recorded at this point in 1343, but the current Wool Bridge is probably 16th century. Repairs are documented in 1607, 1688, 1742 and 1806. An additional flood arch, was built in, probably, the late 19th century. During the Second World War, the bridge was widened and the parapets removed to allow tanks from nearby Bovingdon Camp to cross. The parapets were later rebuilt using the same stone. The bridge is now only passable to horse riders, cyclists and pedestrians. Listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Wool Bridge [5] The River Frome, looking upstream from the bridge. A bridge over the River Frome is recorded at this point in 1343, but the current Wool Bridge is probably 16th century. Repairs are documented in 1607, 1688, 1742 and 1806. An additional flood arch, was built in, probably, the late 19th century. During the Second World War, the bridge was widened and the parapets removed to allow tanks from nearby Bovingdon Camp to cross. The parapets were later rebuilt using the same stone. The bridge is now only passable to horse riders, cyclists and pedestrians. Listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1171233" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1171233">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Wool Bridge [5]
The River Frome, looking upstream from the bridge. A bridge over the River Frome is recorded at this point in 1343, but the current Wool Bridge is probably 16th century. Repairs are documented in 1607, 1688, 1742 and 1806. An additional flood arch, was built in, probably, the late 19th century. During the Second World War, the bridge was widened and the parapets removed to allow tanks from nearby Bovingdon Camp to cross. The parapets were later rebuilt using the same stone. The bridge is now only passable to horse riders, cyclists and pedestrians. Listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Wool Buildings [1] The Roman Catholic church of St Joseph, The Square, was built between 1969 and 1971. Constructed with a space-frame roof of aluminium and of exposed brickwork, a mineral render and vertical glazing. Listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1416504" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1416504">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Wool is a large village in Dorset, midway between Dorchester and Poole, both about 10 miles distant. Set on the south bank of the River Frome, the village includes Bovington Camp army base to the north. The place-name 'Wool' is first recorded in Anglo-Saxon Writs in the first years of the 11th century. The ruins of Bindon Abbey are nearby, demolished in 1539, the stone was used to build castles in Portland, Lulworth and Sandsfoot.
Wool Buildings [1]
The Roman Catholic church of St Joseph, The Square, was built between 1969 and 1971. Constructed with a space-frame roof of aluminium and of exposed brickwork, a mineral render and vertical glazing. Listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link Wool is a large village in Dorset, midway between Dorchester and Poole, both about 10 miles distant. Set on the south bank of the River Frome, the village includes Bovington Camp army base to the north. The place-name 'Wool' is first recorded in Anglo-Saxon Writs in the first years of the 11th century. The ruins of Bindon Abbey are nearby, demolished in 1539, the stone was used to build castles in Portland, Lulworth and Sandsfoot.
Wool features [1] Wool railway station is on the South Western main line. The station was opened in 1847 by the Southampton and Dorchester Railway. Here the 13:45 service to London, Waterloo is taking on passengers. Wool is a large village in Dorset, midway between Dorchester and Poole, both about 10 miles distant. Set on the south bank of the River Frome, the village includes Bovington Camp army base to the north. The place-name 'Wool' is first recorded in Anglo-Saxon Writs in the first years of the 11th century. The ruins of Bindon Abbey are nearby, demolished in 1539, the stone was used to build castles in Portland, Lulworth and Sandsfoot.
Wool features [1]
Wool railway station is on the South Western main line. The station was opened in 1847 by the Southampton and Dorchester Railway. Here the 13:45 service to London, Waterloo is taking on passengers. Wool is a large village in Dorset, midway between Dorchester and Poole, both about 10 miles distant. Set on the south bank of the River Frome, the village includes Bovington Camp army base to the north. The place-name 'Wool' is first recorded in Anglo-Saxon Writs in the first years of the 11th century. The ruins of Bindon Abbey are nearby, demolished in 1539, the stone was used to build castles in Portland, Lulworth and Sandsfoot.
Wool features [2] Wool railway station is on the South Western main line. The station was opened in 1847 by the Southampton and Dorchester Railway. Here the 13:45 service to London, Waterloo has just departed. Wool is a large village in Dorset, midway between Dorchester and Poole, both about 10 miles distant. Set on the south bank of the River Frome, the village includes Bovington Camp army base to the north. The place-name 'Wool' is first recorded in Anglo-Saxon Writs in the first years of the 11th century. The ruins of Bindon Abbey are nearby, demolished in 1539, the stone was used to build castles in Portland, Lulworth and Sandsfoot.
Wool features [2]
Wool railway station is on the South Western main line. The station was opened in 1847 by the Southampton and Dorchester Railway. Here the 13:45 service to London, Waterloo has just departed. Wool is a large village in Dorset, midway between Dorchester and Poole, both about 10 miles distant. Set on the south bank of the River Frome, the village includes Bovington Camp army base to the north. The place-name 'Wool' is first recorded in Anglo-Saxon Writs in the first years of the 11th century. The ruins of Bindon Abbey are nearby, demolished in 1539, the stone was used to build castles in Portland, Lulworth and Sandsfoot.
Wool features [3] Seen from the platform of Wool railway station are the lines towards Dorchester. The level crossing carries the A352 road over the lines. Wool railway station is on the South Western main line. The station was opened in 1847 by the Southampton and Dorchester Railway. Wool is a large village in Dorset, midway between Dorchester and Poole, both about 10 miles distant. Set on the south bank of the River Frome, the village includes Bovington Camp army base to the north. The place-name 'Wool' is first recorded in Anglo-Saxon Writs in the first years of the 11th century. The ruins of Bindon Abbey are nearby, demolished in 1539, the stone was used to build castles in Portland, Lulworth and Sandsfoot.
Wool features [3]
Seen from the platform of Wool railway station are the lines towards Dorchester. The level crossing carries the A352 road over the lines. Wool railway station is on the South Western main line. The station was opened in 1847 by the Southampton and Dorchester Railway. Wool is a large village in Dorset, midway between Dorchester and Poole, both about 10 miles distant. Set on the south bank of the River Frome, the village includes Bovington Camp army base to the north. The place-name 'Wool' is first recorded in Anglo-Saxon Writs in the first years of the 11th century. The ruins of Bindon Abbey are nearby, demolished in 1539, the stone was used to build castles in Portland, Lulworth and Sandsfoot.
Wool houses [1] Cowslip Cottage, Station Road, was probably built in the 18th century. Constructed of stuccoed rubble stone under a thatch roof. There is a later rear extension. At one time the cottage and the adjoining weatherboarded building operated as tearooms and later as a restaurant. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120336" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120336">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Wool is a large village in Dorset, midway between Dorchester and Poole, both about 10 miles distant. Set on the south bank of the River Frome, the village includes Bovington Camp army base to the north. The place-name 'Wool' is first recorded in Anglo-Saxon Writs in the first years of the 11th century. The ruins of Bindon Abbey are nearby, demolished in 1539, the stone was used to build castles in Portland, Lulworth and Sandsfoot.
Wool houses [1]
Cowslip Cottage, Station Road, was probably built in the 18th century. Constructed of stuccoed rubble stone under a thatch roof. There is a later rear extension. At one time the cottage and the adjoining weatherboarded building operated as tearooms and later as a restaurant. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Wool is a large village in Dorset, midway between Dorchester and Poole, both about 10 miles distant. Set on the south bank of the River Frome, the village includes Bovington Camp army base to the north. The place-name 'Wool' is first recorded in Anglo-Saxon Writs in the first years of the 11th century. The ruins of Bindon Abbey are nearby, demolished in 1539, the stone was used to build castles in Portland, Lulworth and Sandsfoot.
Wool Buildings [2] Wool Methodist church, Station Road, was built in 1893. Constructed of red brick with ashlar dressings under a slate roof. Wool is a large village in Dorset, midway between Dorchester and Poole, both about 10 miles distant. Set on the south bank of the River Frome, the village includes Bovington Camp army base to the north. The place-name 'Wool' is first recorded in Anglo-Saxon Writs in the first years of the 11th century. The ruins of Bindon Abbey are nearby, demolished in 1539, the stone was used to build castles in Portland, Lulworth and Sandsfoot.
Wool Buildings [2]
Wool Methodist church, Station Road, was built in 1893. Constructed of red brick with ashlar dressings under a slate roof. Wool is a large village in Dorset, midway between Dorchester and Poole, both about 10 miles distant. Set on the south bank of the River Frome, the village includes Bovington Camp army base to the north. The place-name 'Wool' is first recorded in Anglo-Saxon Writs in the first years of the 11th century. The ruins of Bindon Abbey are nearby, demolished in 1539, the stone was used to build castles in Portland, Lulworth and Sandsfoot.
Wool features [4] The village pound in Bindon Lane. The square enclosure of brick was probably built in the 19th century. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120398" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120398">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Wool is a large village in Dorset, midway between Dorchester and Poole, both about 10 miles distant. Set on the south bank of the River Frome, the village includes Bovington Camp army base to the north. The place-name 'Wool' is first recorded in Anglo-Saxon Writs in the first years of the 11th century. The ruins of Bindon Abbey are nearby, demolished in 1539, the stone was used to build castles in Portland, Lulworth and Sandsfoot.
Wool features [4]
The village pound in Bindon Lane. The square enclosure of brick was probably built in the 19th century. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Wool is a large village in Dorset, midway between Dorchester and Poole, both about 10 miles distant. Set on the south bank of the River Frome, the village includes Bovington Camp army base to the north. The place-name 'Wool' is first recorded in Anglo-Saxon Writs in the first years of the 11th century. The ruins of Bindon Abbey are nearby, demolished in 1539, the stone was used to build castles in Portland, Lulworth and Sandsfoot.
Wool houses [2] Springfield Cottage, High Street, was originally two cottages. Possibly built in the late 17th century and altered in the late 18th century and in the 19th century. Constructed of plastered rubble stone under a thatch roof. A former stable attached to the house has is of similar construction. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120370" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1120370">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Wool is a large village in Dorset, midway between Dorchester and Poole, both about 10 miles distant. Set on the south bank of the River Frome, the village includes Bovington Camp army base to the north. The place-name 'Wool' is first recorded in Anglo-Saxon Writs in the first years of the 11th century. The ruins of Bindon Abbey are nearby, demolished in 1539, the stone was used to build castles in Portland, Lulworth and Sandsfoot.
Wool houses [2]
Springfield Cottage, High Street, was originally two cottages. Possibly built in the late 17th century and altered in the late 18th century and in the 19th century. Constructed of plastered rubble stone under a thatch roof. A former stable attached to the house has is of similar construction. Listed, grade II, with details at: LinkExternal link Wool is a large village in Dorset, midway between Dorchester and Poole, both about 10 miles distant. Set on the south bank of the River Frome, the village includes Bovington Camp army base to the north. The place-name 'Wool' is first recorded in Anglo-Saxon Writs in the first years of the 11th century. The ruins of Bindon Abbey are nearby, demolished in 1539, the stone was used to build castles in Portland, Lulworth and Sandsfoot.
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Dorset Wood is located at Grid Ref: SY8585 (Lat: 50.668221, Lng: -2.2106992)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

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Woolbridge Manor House

Woolbridge Manor is a 17th-century manor house just outside the village of Wool, in Dorset, England. English Heritage have designated it a Grade II* listed...

East Stoke, Dorset
East Stoke, Dorset

East Stoke is a village in the English county of Dorset. It lies three miles west of the small town of Wareham and two miles east of Wool. In 2013 the...

Winfrith Hundred
Winfrith Hundred

Winfrith Hundred was a hundred in the county of Dorset, England, containing the following parishes: Coombe Keynes East Lulworth East Stoke Moreton (part...

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Located within 500m of 50.668221,-2.2106992
Material: wood
Power: pole
Ref: 10;50602059
Source: survey
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Lat/Long: 50.6703253/-2.2067891
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Material: wood
Power: pole
Ref: 9
Source: survey
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Lat/Long: 50.6708582/-2.2074468
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Material: wood
Power: pole
Ref: 8
Source: survey
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Lat/Long: 50.6713847/-2.2080536
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Material: wood
Power: pole
Ref: 7
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Lat/Long: 50.672087/-2.2089323
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Power: pole
Ref: 12
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Transformer: distribution
Voltage Primary: 11000
Voltage Secondary: 230
Lat/Long: 50.6701661/-2.2047584
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Power: pole
Ref: 11
Source: bing
Source Ref: interpolation
Lat/Long: 50.6702494/-2.2058353
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