Alweston Explained

Country:	England
Static Image:	Alweston - geograph.org.uk - 386247.jpg
Coordinates:	50.92°N -2.48°W
Official Name:	Alweston
Shire County:	Dorset
Region:	South West England
Os Grid Reference:	ST6614

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.^[1] It lies just off the A3030 road, 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.^[2]

Landmarks

The village contains Munden House, which is a farmhouse consisting of a complex of stone cottages which were built before 1700.^[3] It is a certified AA five star gold rated bed and breakfast.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Capper, Benjamin Pitts. A topographical dictionary of the United Kingdom. 1813. 39.
2. Book: Richards, Alexandra. Dorset (Slow Travel). 13 March 2015. Bradt Travel Guides. 978-1-84162-867-7. 89.
3. Book: Brown, Karen. Karen Brown's England, Wales and Scotland: Exceptional Places to Stay and Itineraries. 2006. Karen Brown's Guides. 978-1-933810-02-7. 137.
4. Web site: Munden House. The List. 26 August 2016.
5. Book: Hancock. Matthew. Tomlin. Amanda. The Rough Guide to Dorset, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight. 1 February 2010. Rough Guides Limited. 978-1-84836-159-1. 110.