Blackdown, Dorset

Blackdown
Blackdown
Blackdown
 Blackdown shown within Dorset
Population 128 [1]
OS grid referenceST397028
    London  144 miles (232 km) 
Civil parishBlackdown
DistrictWest Dorset
Shire countyDorset
RegionSouth West
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town BEAMINSTER
Postcode district DT8
Dialling code 01308
Police Dorset
Fire Dorset
Ambulance South Western
EU Parliament South West England
UK ParliamentWest Dorset
Websitehttp://www.blackdown.co.uk/
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Coordinates: 50°49′20″N 2°51′23″W / 50.82217°N 2.85646°W / 50.82217; -2.85646

Blackdown is a small village in the West Dorset district of Dorset, England; situated 7 miles (11 km) west of Beaminster. The local travel links are located 5 miles (8.0 km) from the village to Crewkerne railway station and 25 miles (40 km) to Exeter International Airport. The main road through the village is the B3165, connecting Blackdown and Lyme Regis. The village has a population of 128 according to the 2001 Census.

The village lies at the foot of Blackdown Hill (215 m), one of Dorset's high points from which there are extensive views of the local area.

References

  1. Census, 2001
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