Towns & cities · South West England
Winterbourne Steepleton
Winterbourne Steepleton — village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester West · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Winterbourne Steepleton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,783 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 103 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7068°, -2.5303°.
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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
Winterbourne Steepleton is a village and civil parish in south west Dorset, England, situated in a winterbourne valley 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Dorchester, next to the village of Winterbourne Abbas. The name of the village derives from its site next to a seasonal winterbourne stream and from having a stone church steeple - one of only three medieval stone spires in the county (the others being at Iwerne Minster and Trent). In the 2011 census the parish had a population of 297.
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Background
Description
Winterbourne Steepleton is a rural village set back from the main road. Notable buildings include Steepleton Manor, a large house built of Portland stone dating from 1870 and replacing a previous building. Close by is the thatched Manor Cottage, built in the 16th century, and Manor Farm, dating from the 17th century or earlier. Close to the east end of the parish church is the 17th century Mill House, built of stone and brick.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7068, -2.5303
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Winterbourne Steepleton
- Postcode
- DT2 9LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Population
- 103
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester West — 6.2 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1770568 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Winterbourne Steepleton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Winterbourne Steepleton - geograph.org.uk - 402390.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winterbourne Steepleton?
- Winterbourne Steepleton is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 9LQ), in the parish of Winterbourne Steepleton.
- Is Winterbourne Steepleton a protected site?
- Yes — Winterbourne Steepleton is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Winterbourne Steepleton free to visit?
- Yes, Winterbourne Steepleton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Winterbourne Steepleton?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 9LQ.