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3About Shothole
Shothole is a small Dorset settlement near Blandford Forum, reached via the A350 and local lanes through chalk downland countryside. The village sits close to several market towns including Winterborne Stickland and Durweston, with good road connections to the A31 for longer journeys. The name derives from medieval "shot holes" - gaps cut through hedgerows for moving livestock between fields.
Where is Shothole on the map?
Shothole is in England, at 50.855, -2.204 - about 12 km south-east of Belchalwell.
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EV Chargers in Shothole
- Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum120 kW
- Langton Road, Blandford Forum50 kW
- West Street, Blandford Forum50 kW
- Church Lane, Blandford Forum22 kW
- Park Road Recreation Ground car park, Blandford Forum22 kW
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What is the closest airport to Shothole?
The closest airport to Shothole is Bournemouth Airport, 33 km (about 41 min by car). Other airports nearby: Southampton Airport.