Morden

Settlement in Dorset

England

Morden

Morden is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. Situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Wareham, Morden is nestled within the picturesque Purbeck Hills, offering residents and visitors stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The village is known for its charming rural character, with a population of around 300 people. Morden boasts a close-knit community, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, consisting of a mix of traditional cottages and newer housing developments.

One of the notable features of Morden is the St. Mary's Church, a beautiful medieval building that dates back to the 12th century. The church is a focal point of the village and serves as a reminder of its rich history.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Morden offers easy access to a range of nature trails and walking routes, including the famous South West Coast Path. The nearby Purbeck Hills and Wareham Forest provide ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

Despite its small size, Morden is well-connected to surrounding towns and cities. The village benefits from good transportation links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby Wareham and other surrounding areas.

Overall, Morden is a delightful rural village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle. With its stunning natural surroundings and strong sense of community, it is a popular choice for those seeking a tranquil retreat in the heart of Dorset.

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Morden Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.754526/-2.1289505 or Grid Reference SY9195. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grazing off the A35

JThomas

Gated drive to Snailsbreach Farm

JThomas

A35 towards Dorchester

JThomas

East Bloxworth, bluebells

On the verge on the lane to the crossroads.

Mike Faherty

East Bloxworth, farm track

Giving access to cropland off Morden Lane.

Mike Faherty

Morden, marker

Showing the route of the bridleway to West Morden.

Mike Faherty

Morden, pit

Former chalk pit on the edge of Common Chalk Pit Wood; no longer used as a chalk pit, but still as a pit for farming waste.

Mike Faherty

Morden, gate

On the bridleway to West Morden.

Mike Faherty

Morden, rape field

Mike Faherty

Morden, bluebell wood

In a large coppice next to West Morden Farm.

Mike Faherty

Morden, public route

From the bridleway to Winterborne Zelston to the main highway, passing West Morden Farmhouse.

Mike Faherty

Winterborne Zelston, bridleway

Along a field margin, towards the village.

Mike Faherty

Winterborne Zelston, hedge

A field margin on the bridleway to the village.

Mike Faherty

Winterborne Zelston, cereal field

Mike Faherty

Winterborne Zelston, ditch

Draining former withy beds.

Mike Faherty

Winterborne Zelston, bluebells

In woodland next to SY8996 : Winterborne Zelston, ditch.

Mike Faherty

Samuel Crumpler's Oak Tree, Old Park, Lytchett Matravers

See also: SY9295 : The Giant and the Dwarf A COUNTRY TRAGEDY By Beau Parke Samuel Crumpler paid the price for being so nice and trusting with his bull; He walked the field that blistering Summer's day whilst checking acreage and gauging chores unmindful of his young and powerful charge. Then suddenly the animal took pace and rushed and roared and snorted t'wards his face, whilst Sam stepped back, yet still believed the bull was easy to contain: But on it went, momentum built to such a speed and strength that Sam, alarmed, tried frantic'ly to reach for branches of the nearby oak, but failed to get the leverage he needed now to avoid its frenzied, maddened surge; He yelled in terrifying pain as he was pinned against the trunk and gored relentlessly by this unreal, unreasoning monster that he'd fed and nurtured from a calf; The blood was spurting forth as sweat and slime and slaver from the bull was intermixed with gore, and bones were crushed till Samuel Crumpler's broken frame was tossed into the air, now cruelly scythed and crunched beyond all comprehension. His sorrowing widow and nine sons and daughters saw him laid to rest a few days later in the Village Churchyard, knowing that local history had been made at his expense for trusting that young bull and lowering his guard. Samuel Crumpler, wheelwright, carpenter and sometime farmer died, aged fifty-five, in 1849; a kind and strong and gallant, some say foolish, family man.

Becky Williamson

The Giant and the Dwarf

This veteran Oak tree is dwarfed by its infant neighbour. It soaks up the negative energy emitted by the pylons. For more information about this oak tree, see SY9295 : Samuel Crumpler's Oak Tree, Old Park, Lytchett Matravers.

Becky Williamson

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Morden is located at Grid Ref: SY9195 (Lat: 50.754526, Lng: -2.1289505)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset