Alweston is a village in
Dorset,
England, situated roughly southeast of
Sherborne. Historically it belonged to the Parish of
Folke, in the Hundred of Sherborne.
It lies just off the
A3030 road
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, with
Haydon to the north,
North Wootton to the west,
Caundle Marsh to the southeast and Folke to the south.
The village is known for its baking, and bread is delivered to Sherborne,
Blandford,
Canford Cliffs and
Westbourne from the village.
Landmarks
The village contains Munden House, which is a farmhouse consisting of a complex of stone cottages which were built before 1700.
It is a certified AA five star gold rated bed and breakfast.
References
External links
Villages in Dorset
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