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About The Common, Dorset

The Common lies in north Dorset's chalk downlands, accessible via the A357 between Blandford Forum and Wincanton. Minor roads connect it to nearby hamlets like Belchalwell and Okeford Fitzpaine. The A350 provides alternative access from Shaftesbury. About 25 fast EV chargers serve the area from market towns along main routes. The settlement retains its name from medieval common grazing rights that once defined rural life here.

Where is The Common, Dorset on the map?

The Common, Dorset is in England, at 50.899, -2.303 - about 11 km south-east of Stourton Caundle.

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The closest airport to The Common, Dorset is Bournemouth Airport, 46 km (about 52 min by car). Other airports nearby: Bristol Airport.

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