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Buckland Newton Community Website
in the heart of rural Dorset
Village Map - central area
Village Hall. The Village Hall is adjacent to the Piddletrenthide to Sturminster Newton road (B3143) and has car parking. Postcode
DT2 7BZ, Grid Reference ST 693 05198. The Village Hall is approximately 150 yards south (towards Dorchester) of the Parish Field /
primary school crossroads, and 200 yards north (towards Pulham and Sturminster Newton) of the Old Chapel Stores.
Buckland Newton Primary School. Postcode DT2 7BY. The school is located just west of the crossroads on the B3143. Coming
from Dorchester on the B3141, turn left at the crossroads 500 yards after passing The Old Chapel Stores on the right-hand side.
Coming from Pulham / Sturminster Newton on the B3143, turn right at the crossroads immediately after the Parish Field on your right.
Old Chapel Stores. Postcode DT2 7DA. Located on the B3143, 500 yards south (towards Dorchester) of the recreation ground /
primary school crossroads.
Holy Rood Church. Postcode DT2 7BX. The church is located approximately 550 yards west of the crossroads on the B3143.
Coming from Dorchester on the B3143, turn left at the crossroad 300 yards after passing The Old Chapel Stores on the right-hand
side. Coming from Pulham / Sturminster Newton on the B3143, turn right at the crossroads immediately after the Parish Field on your
right. Arriving on the C12 (top road) from Dorchester along Revels Hill, take the right fork towards Sturminster Newton, then after 1
mile, halfway down the narrow bends on the hill, turn right at the grass triangle, signposted Buckland Newton. The church is on your
left after 200 yards, opposite the Manor House.