Towns & cities · South West England
Maiden Newton
Maiden Newton — village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Maiden Newton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 500 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7766°, -2.5743°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Maiden Newton is a village and civil parish in the county of Dorset in south-west England. It lies within the Dorset Council administrative area, about 9 miles (14 km) north-west of the county town, Dorchester.
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Background
History
In 1086 in the Domesday Book, Maiden Newton was recorded as Newetone; it had 26 households, 7 ploughlands, 18 acre of meadow and 2 mills. It was in Tollerford Hundred and the lord and tenant-in-chief was Waleran the Hunter. Maiden Newton was the basis for the village of Chalk-Newton, South Wessex, in many of the works of Thomas Hardy. In the vicinity of the village is evidence of Roman occupation and early British settlements. The parish church of St Mary contains much Norman work, with additions from the 14th and 15th centuries. There is also the shaft of a medieval cross in the churchyard which is a scheduled monument. Maiden Newton is also home to one of the country's oldest fire…
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- Coordinates
- 50.7766, -2.5743
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Frome Vauchurch
- Postcode
- DT2 0AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Population
- 500
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q739250 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Maiden Newton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Maiden Newton, parish church of St. Mary - geograph.org.uk - 517651.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
River Hooke
Museums · 0.1 km
Bridge Over River Frome
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Frome Vauchurch
Villages · 0.5 km
Maiden Newton railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.5 km
Celtic fields
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Bridge Over River Frome, Leading To Notton Farm
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
The Castle, Cattistock
Vineyards · 2.5 km
Nunnery Mead
Wildlife reserves · 2.9 km
earthworks
Archaeological sites · 2.9 km
Toller Porcorum
Villages · 3.3 km
ancient village
Archaeological sites · 3.6 km
Maiden Newton is a village located in South West England with a population of 500. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 500
- Constituency
- West Dorset
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Things to see in Maiden Newton
17 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Maiden Newton →
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Nunnery Mead
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📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Part of a Later Iron Age or Romano-British settlement 590m north west of Compton Barn
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Wraxall Manor
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Celtic fields
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ancient village
ancient village — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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earthworks
earthworks — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · South West England
Maiden Newton railway station
Maiden Newton railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Samways Bridge Over River Frome
Samways Bridge Over River Frome — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over River Frome
Bridge Over River Frome — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over River Frome, Leading To Notton Farm
Bridge Over River Frome, Leading To Notton Farm — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial
Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
River Hooke
River Hooke — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
The Castle, Cattistock
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📷 5Museums · South West England
River Hooke
River Hooke — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over River Frome
Bridge Over River Frome — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial
Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Maiden Newton railway station
Maiden Newton railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Celtic fields
Celtic fields — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Maiden Newton
Places to stay
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Clay Pigeon Caravan Park
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Hooke Court
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Hardy Country Park
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Benville Manor Camping
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Litton Lakes
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Loders Arms Inn
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Plume Of Feathers Public House
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Junction Hotel
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Old House at Home
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maiden Newton?
- Maiden Newton is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 0AJ), in the parish of Frome Vauchurch.
- What is Maiden Newton?
- Maiden Newton — village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Maiden Newton?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 0AJ.
- Is Maiden Newton a protected site?
- Yes — Maiden Newton is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Maiden Newton free to visit?
- Yes, Maiden Newton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maiden Newton?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 0AJ.