Sturminster Newton

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About Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton Bridge

Sturminster Newton Bridge

Sturminster Newton is an old market town in the Blackmore Vale, a rich dairy agriculture area in North Dorset.  The town is situated 10 miles to the east of Blandford Forum and 8 miles south west of Shaftesbury and on the River Stour. Sturminster Newton is now a Cittaslow town.

 

 

 

 

History

Market Cross, Sturminster Newton
Market Cross, Sturminster Newton
  • The community of Sturminster Newton dates to Saxon times when it was called Nywetone at Stoure.
  • Sturminster Newton has grown on the natural fording point of the river Stour, this ford was replaced by a six-arch stone bridge in the 16th Century.
  • The UK’s largest cattle market was held in Sturminster Newton until its closure in 1997. The town centre has been renovated and the main community buildings  and theatre are now housed where the cattle market once traded.  The high street still offers a weekly traders market on Mondays.

Facts

  • Population 3,105 – (2001)
  • Local Authority – North Dorset District Council
  • Major Industries – Agriculture; Furniture
  • Post Town – STURMINSTER NEWTON
  • Postcode district – DT10
  • Dialling code – 01258
  • Police – Dorset Police
  • Fire – Dorset Fire and Rescue Service
  • Ambulance – South Western Ambulance Service

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Sturminster Newton Mill

Sturminster Newton Mill

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