Friar Waddon

Settlement in Dorset

England

Friar Waddon

The South Dorset Ridgeway on Bronkham Hill Credit: Colin Park

Friar Waddon is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. Situated approximately 3 miles east of the town of Weymouth, it lies in close proximity to the English Channel. With a population of around 400 residents, Friar Waddon is a peaceful and picturesque rural settlement.

The village is characterized by its charming thatched-roof cottages, which are interspersed with traditional brick and stone houses. The surrounding landscape is predominantly agricultural, with rolling green fields and hedgerows adding to the village's idyllic atmosphere.

One of the notable features of Friar Waddon is its historic church, St. Mary's. Dating back to the 12th century, this Norman church is an architectural gem, boasting intricate stonework and a beautifully preserved interior. It serves as a focal point for the community, hosting regular religious services as well as social events.

Despite its small size, Friar Waddon offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a local pub, well-regarded for its cozy ambiance and traditional English fare. The village also benefits from good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

The surrounding area provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Residents and visitors can enjoy scenic walks along the nearby South West Coast Path, which offers breathtaking views of the coastline. Additionally, the picturesque countryside surrounding Friar Waddon provides an ideal setting for cycling, horse riding, and other recreational pursuits.

In summary, Friar Waddon is a charming and tranquil village in Dorset, boasting a rich history, beautiful architecture, and access to stunning natural surroundings.

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Friar Waddon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.670632/-2.5098171 or Grid Reference SY6485. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The South Dorset Ridgeway on Bronkham Hill

Colin Park

Direction Sign - Signpost on Cheese Lane near Coryates

Located south of Coryates on the southwest side of the junction of Cheese Lane and the road to East Shilvinghampton Farm in Portesham parish. 3 arms and annulus & bar finial. See Link to compare with its condition in 2013, and Link and Link for alternative views Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY6284

C Payne

Sheep on Corton Hill

Ivan Hall

Anyone seen Hardy Monument?

Ivan Hall

Hardy Monument and Signpost

Ivan Hall

Pylons (and Portland), Corton Down

Ivan Hall

Shake Holes, Barrow and Boundary, Bronkham Hill

Preston and Weymouth can be seen in the distance below this position on the South Dorset Ridgeway. The cliff of White Nothe lies in the top left hand corner of the image.

Ivan Hall

Shake Hole with Gorse

The presence of the gorse indicates Tertiary deposits lying on top of the chalk of the South Dorset Ridgeway. Acidic rainwater filtering through these deposits (made more acidic by passage through humus formed from decay of vegetation) dissolves the underling chalk preferentially at sites where it collects in this layer. The overlying Tertiary gravel then collapses in, forming the shake hole. A shake hole in formation can be seen at SY6286 : Partially formed Shakehole, Bronkham Hill and the position of this site on the ridge more clearly seen at SY6286 : Shake Holes, Barrow and Boundary, Bronkham Hill.

Ivan Hall

Shake Hole and Barrow below Hardy Monument

Ivan Hall

Coryates and Portland

Ivan Hall

Pylons on Corton Down

Pylons carrying power cables over Corton Down, viewed from the inland route of the South West Coast Path.

Philip Halling

Tumuli on Bronkham Hill

There are a number of tumuli on Bronkham Hill such as the two pictured here. The South Dorset Ridgeway and the inland option of the South West Coast Path follow a bridleway passing nearby.

Philip Halling

Pylons on Corton Hill

Pylons carrying electricity cables over Corton Hill, the Isle of Portland can be seen in the distance.

Philip Halling

Stones for wall building

A pile of stones for drystone wall building beside the South Dorset Ridgeway/South West Coast Path on Corton Hill.

Philip Halling

Meeting of footpaths

The South Dorset Ridgeway/South West Coast Path (inland alternative) meet a footpath to Martinstown.

Philip Halling

Ridge Hill

A very stony ploughed field on Ridge Hill above Martinstown, the South Dorset Ridgeway/South West Coast Path long distance paths follow the wall on the right.

Philip Halling

Coryates, farm road

Farm road and footpath, from the Portesham to Shilvinghampton road; leading to East Shilvinghampton Farm.

Mike Faherty

Coryates, fingerpost

Dorset gridded fingerpost, at the junction of the Portesham to Broadwey road, and the road to East Shilvinghampton Farm; bearing grid number "628 847".

Mike Faherty

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Friar Waddon is located at Grid Ref: SY6485 (Lat: 50.670632, Lng: -2.5098171)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset