Welcome to Moreton
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Moreton is a village and civil parish in Dorset, England, situated on the River Frome about 8 miles (13 km) east of Dorchester. In the 2011 census the civil parish had 158 households and a population of 373. It has a number of long distance footpaths and cycle ways passing through it: the Purbeck cycle way, Route 2 (Sustrans), the Frome valley trail, the Jubilee trail, and the Hardy Way. The railway station is a little way out of the village, towards Crossways. The Moreton Estate hosts a number of horse riding events throughout the year, including some of national stature. A number of cycle racing events are also held, based in the village hall. The Frampton family have been Lords of the Manor of Moreton since at least the 14th Century. The most famous member of the family was James Frampton (1769-1855) who was responsible for the prosecution of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. His sister Mary Frampton was a noted diarist. Moreton has become synonymous with the memory of T. E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia. He rented nearby Clouds Hill cottage from his cousins, the Framptons, while serving at Bovington Camp. Following his death in 1935 he was buried in Moreton churchyard where his grave attracts tourists from around the world. Moreton is also known for the windows of its church, St Nicholas, which were designed and engraved by Sir Laurence Whistler over a period of about 30 years. These replaced the dull panels of coloured glass that had been installed when the original windows were blown out by a bomb in World War II. The River Frome race in the village is also a popular tourist attraction. A pedestrian bridge spans the shallow ford and gives access to a number of short forest walks.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
872 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
346 (2021) |
Density |
40 people/km2 |
Mean age |
40.3 |
Ward |
West Purbeck |
District |
Purbeck |
Postcodes |
DT2 |
ONS ID |
E04003480 |
Council
Contact details for Moreton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Moreton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Moreton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Moreton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Moreton Parish.
Local News
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Drink in the view on a pub walk in Purbeck
Published: 20th Jul 2013
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Published: 27th Jul 2022