Cemeteries · South West England
Bridport Cemetery
Also known as: Bridport
Bridport Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridport Cemetery is a cemetery in South-West England of architectural and local-history note. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency. Postcode area DT6.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bridport is a market town and civil parish in Dorset, England, 1+1⁄2 miles (2.4 km) inland from the English Channel near the confluence of the River Brit and its tributary the Asker. Its origins are Saxon and it has a long history as a rope-making centre. On the coast and within the town's boundary is West Bay, a small fishing harbour also known as Bridport Harbour. The town features as Port Bredy in Thomas Hardy's Wessex novels. In the 21st century, Bridport's arts scene has expanded with an arts centre, theatre, cinema and museum. At the 2021 census, the Bridport built-up area had a population of 12,295. The town is twinned with Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France.
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Background
History
Bridport's origins are Saxon. During the reign of King Alfred it became one of the four most important settlements in Dorset – the other three being Dorchester, Shaftesbury and Wareham – with the construction of fortifications and establishment of a mint. Bridport's name probably derives from another location nearby. In the early 10th century the Burghal Hidage recorded the existence of a fortified centre or burh in this area, called 'Brydian', which is generally accepted as referring to Bridport. 'Brydian' means 'place at the (River) Bride', In 1086 the Domesday Book recorded that the town was called 'Brideport'; and by the subsequent reign of Edward I Bridport sent two members to…
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- Coordinates
- 50.7345, -2.7421
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Bridport
- Postcode
- DT6 4AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Official site
- bridport-tc.gov.uk
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridport Cemetery?
- Bridport Cemetery is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 4AL), in the parish of Bridport.
- Is Bridport Cemetery a protected site?
- Yes — Bridport Cemetery is part of the West Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bridport Cemetery?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT6 4AL. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.