New Town

Settlement in Dorset

England

New Town

Path in Pribdean Wood Part of the RSPB Garston Wood nature reserve.
Path in Pribdean Wood Credit: David Martin

New Town is a small village located in the county of Dorset, in southwestern England. Situated approximately 5 miles northwest of the historic town of Dorchester, it is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside of the Dorset Downs. With a population of around 500 residents, New Town offers a tranquil and close-knit community atmosphere.

The village boasts a rich history, with records dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. New Town's architecture reflects its long-standing heritage, featuring a charming mix of traditional thatched cottages and more modern houses. The village is also home to a quaint parish church, which stands as a testament to its religious roots.

New Town benefits from its proximity to the larger nearby towns and cities, offering its residents a peaceful countryside lifestyle while still providing easy access to amenities. The village is well-served by a network of roads, making it convenient for commuters and visitors alike.

Nature enthusiasts will delight in the surrounding countryside, with numerous walking and cycling trails weaving through the rolling hills and verdant meadows. The area is also dotted with ancient landmarks, such as barrows and hill forts, offering a glimpse into the region's past.

While New Town may be small in size, it makes up for it with its strong sense of community. The village hosts various events throughout the year, including a summer fair and a Christmas market, providing opportunities for residents to come together and celebrate.

All in all, New Town, Dorset, offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle in the heart of the English countryside, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a slower pace of life and a strong community spirit.

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New Town Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.969579/-2.0179074 or Grid Reference ST9818. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path in Pribdean Wood Part of the RSPB Garston Wood nature reserve.
Path in Pribdean Wood
Part of the RSPB Garston Wood nature reserve.
Field edge path near Pribdean Wood
Field edge path near Pribdean Wood
View across bean field toward Garston House
View across bean field toward Garston House
View across fields near Upwood
View across fields near Upwood
Bend in Dean Lane
Bend in Dean Lane
Dean Lane at Deanland
Dean Lane at Deanland
Bridleway junction with Dean Lane
Bridleway junction with Dean Lane
Path on track at New Town The track is a dead end which serves cottages on the upper edge of the settlement, but the footpath continues round the hillside.
Path on track at New Town
The track is a dead end which serves cottages on the upper edge of the settlement, but the footpath continues round the hillside.
Lane at New Town
Lane at New Town
Steep path down hillside at Shermel Gate
Steep path down hillside at Shermel Gate
Pink house at Shermel Gate
Pink house at Shermel Gate
Wrapped bales near Buck's Stile
Wrapped bales near Buck's Stile
Iron Age earthwork in Mistleberry Wood Ditch and earthwork of an Iron Age defended settlement, marked on the OS map as a "fort". For the designation, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002455" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002455">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> ("Mistleberry" spelling taken from OS.)
Iron Age earthwork in Mistleberry Wood
Ditch and earthwork of an Iron Age defended settlement, marked on the OS map as a "fort". For the designation, see LinkExternal link ("Mistleberry" spelling taken from OS.)
Longcroft Road Footpath BSJO 19 follows this track through Long Croft in Chase Woods.
Longcroft Road
Footpath BSJO 19 follows this track through Long Croft in Chase Woods.
Chase Avenue Crossing Longcroft Road, which I am following. Chase Avenue is one of a pair of beech avenues created by Augustus Pitt Rivers as an extension to his Rushmore estate in the late C19.
Chase Avenue
Crossing Longcroft Road, which I am following. Chase Avenue is one of a pair of beech avenues created by Augustus Pitt Rivers as an extension to his Rushmore estate in the late C19.
Path, Great Shaftesbury Coppice Approaching the forest edge shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4544846">ST9718 : Little Shaftesbury Coppice</a>.
Path, Great Shaftesbury Coppice
Approaching the forest edge shown in ST9718 : Little Shaftesbury Coppice.
Track by Great Shaftesbury Coppice Bridleway E52 23 runs alongside the edge of Chase Woods. This looks in the other direction from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4544846">ST9718 : Little Shaftesbury Coppice</a>.
Track by Great Shaftesbury Coppice
Bridleway E52 23 runs alongside the edge of Chase Woods. This looks in the other direction from the same spot as ST9718 : Little Shaftesbury Coppice.
Shire Rack The path follows the county boundary between Dorset and Wiltshire.
Shire Rack
The path follows the county boundary between Dorset and Wiltshire.
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New Town is located at Grid Ref: ST9818 (Lat: 50.969579, Lng: -2.0179074)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.969579,-2.0179074
Deanland
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 50.9675207/-2.01368
Foxbury Lower Hedge
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9709028/-2.0230232
Hill Coppice
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9680661/-2.0213733
Great Lower Hedge
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9707978/-2.0173877
New Town
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 50.9692218/-2.017814
Shermel Gate
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9721346/-2.0170057
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