Museums · South West England
Sturminster Newton
In or near Hinton St Mary.
Sturminster Newton — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Trish Steel — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sturminster Newton is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sturminster Newton is a museum located in South-East England. It showcases the local history and heritage of the area, providing insights into its past and culture. The museum features various exhibits that reflect the community's development over time.
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Background
History
Sturminster Newton was recorded in an Anglo-Saxon charter in 968 as Nywetone at Stoure, and in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Newentone. Newton refers to a new farm or estate, and Sturminster to a church (minster) on the Stour. Originally the two parts of the name referred to the settlements on the north and south of the river, but were combined to distinguish the town from Sturminster Marshall and other Newtons. The history of the town and surrounding area has been researched by the Sturminster Newton Heritage Trust, which runs the Sturminster Newton Museum in the Old Market Cross House in the centre of town. The Museum is open to visitors on some days every week. Hidden on the hill above…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.9261, -2.3051
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Sturminster Newton
- Postcode
- DT10 1AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1258 817116
- Official site
- www.sturminsternewton-museum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Sturminster Newton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sturminster Newton?
- Sturminster Newton is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT10 1AR), in the parish of Sturminster Newton.
- What is Sturminster Newton?
- Sturminster Newton — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sturminster Newton?
- Drivers can use postcode DT10 1AR.
- Is Sturminster Newton a protected site?
- Yes — Sturminster Newton is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Sturminster Newton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT10 1AR. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.