West Knighton

Civil Parish in Dorset West Dorset

England

West Knighton

Woodland beside National Cycle Route 2 Credit: JThomas

West Knighton is a civil parish located in the county of Dorset, England. Situated approximately 8 miles west of the town of Dorchester, it covers an area of around 4.5 square miles. The village is nestled in a rural setting, surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills.

The population of West Knighton is relatively small, with just over 400 residents as of the latest census. The community is close-knit and has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village consists mainly of traditional stone cottages and farmhouses, adding to its charming character.

Although small in size, West Knighton offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub, serving as a hub for social gatherings and community activities. The village also benefits from good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and villages.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers stunning landscapes for nature enthusiasts to explore. Additionally, West Knighton is located within close proximity to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its fossil-rich cliffs and beautiful beaches.

Overall, West Knighton, Dorset, is a tranquil and idyllic village that offers a peaceful rural lifestyle, breathtaking scenery, and a strong sense of community.

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West Knighton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.697034/-2.365839 or Grid Reference SY7488. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Woodland beside National Cycle Route 2

JThomas

National Cycle Route 2 towards Dorchester

JThomas

Lonely lane near Norris Mill Farm

The footpath south from the farm just dips into this gridsquare, but I'm not sure where the lane leads to. It's quite an empty gridsquare.

Becky Williamson

Road to West Woodsford

It's almost impossible to get a photograph of this gridsquare as there are no rights of way through the square other than this minor road.

Becky Williamson

West Stafford: red telephone box

The phone box stands in the village centre, on the south side of the main road.

Chris Downer

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (50)

- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0000092 West Stafford - Tenantrees - Type 22 Pillbox. Yet another overgrown pillbox in this locality, standing in a corner of a field at a road junction, and facing in the direction of the former RAF Warmwell airfield. The large quantity of coiled barbed wire blocking the entrance is supposed to date from WW2. Of standard type 22 brick construction with a concrete floor, it has a concrete roof built with corrugated asbestos sheeting laid over the walls, with the concrete laid on top. The 5 embrasures have been set in concrete within the brick walls. SY7389 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (51)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (51)

- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0000092 West Stafford - Tenantrees - Type 22 Pillbox. A view of the rear of the pillbox which is just visible (the front is totally obscured by vegetation). SY7389 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (52)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (52)

- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0000092 West Stafford - Tenantrees - Type 22 Pillbox. The entrance doorway below ground level with its retaining wall and 3 steps down, now leads to coils of barbed wire making entry difficult. SY7489 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (53)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (53)

West Stafford - Lower Lewell Farm - Home Guard Hut. This hut was the Headquarters of a local unit of the Home Guard responsible for the manning of some of the Frome Valley pillboxes, as well as having a commitment to the defence of nearby RAF Warmwell. Sometimes confused with the ubiquitous Nissen hut, I believe this to be a Turner's Curved Asbestos Hut, built by the Turner Asbestos Company of Trafford Park, Manchester. Similar examples can be seen at a searchlight site at Winterborne Whitechurch: Link SY7489 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (54)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (54)

West Stafford - Lower Lewell Farm - Home Guard Hut. Located in a field to the south of Lower Lewell Farm is a hut that was once the Headquarters of a local unit of the Home Guard. They were responsible for the manning of some of the Frome Valley pillboxes, as well as having a commitment to the defence of nearby RAF Warmwell. Sometimes confused with the ubiquitous Nissen hut, I believe this to be a Turner's Curved Asbestos Hut, built by the Turner Asbestos Company of Trafford Park, Manchester. Similar examples can be seen at a searchlight site at Winterborne Whitechurch: Link SY7590 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (55)

Mike Searle