Map of Common Drove
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About Common Drove
Common Drove is a tertiary road in Farnham|BLANDFORD FORUM
Common Drove is located within the Dorset Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South West region of the UK.
Common Drove is located within the county of Dorset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 93.8 miles South West from central London., 15.16 miles South West from Salisbury, 17.94 miles North West from Bournemouth and 22.28 miles North East from Dorchester.
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Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?Hotels near Common Drove
Budget Hotels near Common Drove Farnham|BLANDFORD FORUM
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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| 1: Name:Premier Inn Bournemouth Ferndown Address:504 Ringwood Road Telephone: Visit Site |
12.79 |
| 2: Name:Travelodge Ringwood Address:A31 Eastbound, St Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2NR Telephone:0871 984 6237 Visit Site |
13.14 |
| 3: Name:Premier Inn Poole North Address:Cabot Lane Telephone: Visit Site |
14.19 |
| 4: Name:Premier Inn Ringwood Address:Forest Gate Business Park Telephone: Visit Site |
14.80 |
| 5: Name:Premier Inn Poole Centre - Holes Bay Address:Holes Bay Road Telephone: Visit Site |
15.56 |
Location Details
| Common Drove | |
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| Latitude | 50.943268 |
| Longitude | -2.079237 |
| OS Easting (X): | 394433 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 116044 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST944160 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for Common Drove
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Frequently asked Questions for Common Drove
What Council (Local Authority) is Common Drove in?
Common Drove is located within the local authority area of Dorset Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Common Drove in?
Common Drove is located within the area of Farnham Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is Common Drove in?
Common Drove is located within the ward of Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants.
What County is Common Drove in?
Common Drove is located within the ceremonial county of Dorset.
What Constituency is Common Drove in?
Common Drove is located within the constituency of North Dorset.
What Part of the UK is Common Drove in?
Common Drove is located within the Array region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Common Drove in?
Common Drove is located within the Dorset Council area.
What Police Force area is Common Drove in?
Common Drove is located within the Dorset Police area.
Sunset and Sunrise times for Common Drove
| Sunrise | 06:00 |
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| Sunset | 20:14 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Common Drove
| Observed at Weather Station: | Bournemouth Airport 20 April 2024 at 15:00 (15.57 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.1°C (45.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103597 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 47.74 |
| Area Population | 1993.00 |
| Male Population | 984.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 1009.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020442 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Dorset 006A |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
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| MSOA Code: | E02004260 |
| MSOA Name: | North Dorset 006 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
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| Christy's Ln, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PF |
| 0345 677 9829 |
| Distance: 6.62 Miles |
| Directions from Common Drove to Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
| Iceland Blandford Forum |
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| 26 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AR |
| 01258453479 |
| Distance: 7.04 Miles |
| Directions from Common Drove to Iceland Blandford Forum |
| Morrisons Blandford Forum |
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| West Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7AW |
| 01258 459155 |
| Distance: 7.17 Miles |
| Directions from Common Drove to Morrisons Blandford Forum |
| Tesco Blandford Forum Superstore |
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| Stour Park, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum, DT11 9PU |
| 0345 677 9066 |
| Distance: 7.27 Miles |
| Directions from Common Drove to Tesco Blandford Forum Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01747 - Shaftesbury |
| Area Code: 01258 - Blandford Forum |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Dorset |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of North Dorset |
| The Member of Parliament is Simon Hoare |
| Details for the MP Simon Hoare on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Simon Hoare on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Simon Hoare won with a majority of 24,301 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 76,765 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants Ward |
| Parish: Farnham Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Dorset |
Nearest Schools
Primary Schools
Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery
Address: Common Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5NJ
Headteacher: Mrs Rachael Musselwhite
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-04-26)
Distance: 4.90 miles
Contact: 01725552356
Downlands Community School
Address: Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8BG
Headteacher: Mr James Rielly
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-06-08)
Distance: 5.40 miles
Contact: 01258453348
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
Address: Newfield Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8WF
Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Waller
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-09-26)
Distance: 5.61 miles
Contact: 01258452025
Secondary Schools
The Blandford School
Address: Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SQ
Headteacher: Mrs Sally Wilson
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2021-10-13)
Distance: 8.42 miles
Contact: 01258451121
Shaftesbury School
Address: Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER
Headteacher: Mrs Donna London-Hill
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-08)
Distance: 8.59 miles
Contact: 01747854498
Queen Elizabeth's School
Address: Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DT
Headteacher: Mr Simon Firth
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-10-04)
Distance: 10.82 miles
Contact: 01202885233
Higher Schools
The Bournemouth and Poole College
Address: North Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LS
Headteacher: Mr Phil Sayles
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-01-14)
Distance: 17.13 miles
Contact: 01202747600
Salisbury Sixth Form College
Address: 66-78 Tollgate Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2JJ
Headteacher: Mr Ben Hillier
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-09-28)
Distance: 21.97 miles
Contact: 01722597970
Kingston Maurward College
Address: , Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY
Headteacher: Mr Luke Rake
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-05-27)
Distance: 27.30 miles
Contact: 01305215000
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Common Drove
R G CARNALL AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 21 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 6.74 miles
Contact: :
GUYS MARSH (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: GUYS MARSH, SHAFTESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP7 0AH
Distance: 6.82 miles
Contact: :
IVY CROSS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1 GROSVENOR ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DP
Distance: 6.84 miles
Contact: :
SHAFTESBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WESTFIELDS', NEW ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8QH
Distance: 6.85 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (DIPLOMAT HOUSE)
Address: OAKFIELD STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7EX
Distance: 6.86 miles
Contact: :
BLANDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: BLANDFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7RH
Distance: 6.86 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Common Drove
SIXPENNY HANDLEY SURGERY
Address: DEAN LANE, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 5PA
Distance: 3.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01725 552500
FONTMELL MAGNA SURGERY
Address: WEST STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 0PF
Distance: 5.06 miles
Contact: :
ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 6.38 miles
Contact: :
THE BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE
Address: BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE, WHITECLIFF MILL STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7BH
Distance: 6.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452501
THE BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE, WHITECLIFF MILL STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7BH
Distance: 6.93 miles
Contact: :
THE SURGERY
Address: UPPER ST, CHILD OAKFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 8EF
Distance: 7.08 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Common Drove
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 6.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852086
BOOTS
Address: 33 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 6.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852471
BOOTS
Address: 10-14 SALISBURY STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AR
Distance: 7.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452824
BOOTS
Address: 45 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DX
Distance: 7.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452619
BOOTS
Address: HIGH STREET, TISBURY, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP3 6LD
Distance: 8.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 870264
VERWOOD PHARMACY
Address: BANK COURT, 10 MANOR ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6DW
Distance: 9.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 828499
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Common Drove
ROVING EYE
Address: TARGETTS FARM, BOWERCHALKE, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 5DB
Distance: 5.76 miles
Contact: :
SYLV'S SPECS
Address: SHASTON ROAD, STOURPAINE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 8TA
Distance: 6.60 miles
Contact: :
EYESTYLE CENTRE (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: 56 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AA
Distance: 6.66 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (SHAFTSBURY)
Address: 49 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 6.67 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: WESLEY HOUSE, 12 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 6.74 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS BLANDFORD FORUM
Address: 44 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DR
Distance: 6.96 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Tisbury Station is 8.12 miles away.
Address: Tisbury station, Station Road, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6JT
Tisbury is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Tisbury Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Gillingham (Dorset) Station is 10.49 miles away.
Address: Gillingham station, Station Yard, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4PZ
Gillingham (Dorset) is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Gillingham (Dorset) Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Directions from Common Drove to Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station