Map of Dark Lane
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs E02004276, E02004275 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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About Dark Lane
Dark Lane is a in |BRIDPORT
Dark Lane 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.
Dark Lane is located within the county of Dorset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 127.4 miles South West from central London., 14.59 miles West from Dorchester, 15.93 miles South West from Yeovil and 24.64 miles South East from Taunton.
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
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?)
Location Details
| Dark Lane | |
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| Latitude | 50.727294 |
| Longitude | -2.767541 |
| OS Easting (X): | 345832 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 92308 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SY458923 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
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Frequently asked Questions for Dark Lane
What Council (Local Authority) is Dark Lane in?
Dark Lane is located within the local authority area of Dorset Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Dark Lane in?
Dark Lane is located within the area of Bridport & Symondsbury Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is Dark Lane in?
Dark Lane is located within the ward of Bridport.
What County is Dark Lane in?
Dark Lane is located within the ceremonial county of Dorset.
What Constituency is Dark Lane in?
Dark Lane is located within the constituency of West Dorset.
What Part of the UK is Dark Lane in?
Dark Lane is located within the Array region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Dark Lane in?
Dark Lane is located within the Dorset Council area.
What Police Force area is Dark Lane in?
Dark Lane is located within the Dorset Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Dark Lane
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Skilling Hill Road | |
| Skilling Lane |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Dark Lane
| Sunrise | 05:30 |
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| Sunset | 20:45 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Dark Lane
| Observed at Weather Station: | Isle Of Portland 8 May 2024 at 16:00 (19.75 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.2°C (92.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ESE (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103954 & E00104040 |
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| ONS Area Name | Self-Sufficient Retirement & Rural Life |
| Average Age | 44.12 & 51.16 |
| Area Population | 1657.00 & 1745.00 |
| Male Population | 781.00 & 850.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 876.00 & 895.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 22 & 4 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01020502 &E01020517 |
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| LSOA Name: | West Dorset 008A &West Dorset 007B |
| SOA Code: | 5e &2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004276 &E02004275 |
| MSOA Name: | West Dorset 008 &West Dorset 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Bridport |
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| West Bay Road, Bridport DT6 4SB |
| 01308 420616 |
| Distance: 0.5 Miles |
| Directions from Dark Lane to Morrisons Bridport |
| Waitrose Bridpor |
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| 42/44 West Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3QP |
| 01308 422252 |
| Distance: 0.57 Miles |
| Directions from Dark Lane to Waitrose Bridpor |
| Tesco Lyme Regis Express |
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| 40-41 Broad St, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QF |
| 0345 671 9366 |
| Distance: 7.35 Miles |
| Directions from Dark Lane to Tesco Lyme Regis Express |
| Waitrose Crewkerne |
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| South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8DA |
| 01460 72470 |
| Distance: 10.8 Miles |
| Directions from Dark Lane to Waitrose Crewkerne |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01308 - Bridport |
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 West Dorset |
| The Member of Parliament is Chris Loder |
| Details for the MP Chris Loder on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Chris Loder on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Chris Loder won with a majority of 14,106 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 81,897 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Bridport Ward |
| Parish: Bridport & Symondsbury Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Dorset |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School
Address: St Catherine's Roman Catholic School, Pymore Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TR
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01308423568
Bridport Primary School
Address: Bridport Primary School, St Andrew's Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BJ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01308422846
Bridport Primary School
Address: Bridport Primary School, St Andrew's Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3BJ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact:
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Address: Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5LA
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: 01308423065
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Address: Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5LA
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact:
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Symondsbury, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6HD
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01308423502
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Dark Lane
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (ALLINGTON)
Address: 5 WEST ALLINGTON, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5BJ
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
ST SWITHINS HOUSE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: ST SWITHINS HOUSE, NORTH ALLINGTON, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5DU
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
JOHN LUMLEY & SIMON WOOD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 53 EAST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3JX
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
THE MINSTER DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 3 CHURCH STREET, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3AZ
Distance: 5.76 miles
Contact: :
LYME BAY DENTISTRY
Address: TEMPLE HOUSE, 63 BROAD STREET, LYME REGIS, DORSET, DT7 3QF
Distance: 7.33 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 41 SILVER STREET, LYME REGIS, DORSET, DT7 3HR
Distance: 7.43 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Dark Lane
AMMONITE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Address: BRIDPORT MEDICAL CENTRE, WEST ALLINGTON, BRIDPORT, DT6 5BN
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01308 412896
BARTON HOUSE MED PRACTICE
Address: BARTON HOUSE, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3EQ
Distance: 5.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01308 861938
AMMONITE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (TUNNEL ROAD SURGERY)
Address: 24 TUNNEL ROAD, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3AB
Distance: 6.01 miles
Contact: :
CHARMOUTH BRANCH
Address: THE STREET, CHARMOUTH, BRIDPORT, DT6 6PE
Distance: 6.01 miles
Contact: :
LYME BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LYME REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE, UPLYME ROAD, LYME REGIS, DT7 3LS
Distance: 7.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01297 443399
AMMONITE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (MAIDEN NEWTON SURGERY)
Address: POUND PIECE, MAIDEN NEWTON, DORCHESTER, DT2 0DB
Distance: 9.28 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Dark Lane
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: BRIDPORT MEDICAL CENTRE, WEST ALLINGTON, BRIDPORT, DT6 5BN
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01308 424350
BOOTS
Address: 3-5 WEST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3QJ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01308 422475
WELL
Address: 24 EAST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3LF
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01308 422100
BEAMINSTER PHARMACY
Address: 20 HOGSHILL STREET, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3AA
Distance: 5.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01308 862288
CHARMOUTH PHARMACY
Address: THE STREET, CHARMOUTH, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 6PX
Distance: 5.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01297 560261
BOOTS
Address: 45 BROAD STREET, LYME REGIS, DORSET, DT7 3QF
Distance: 7.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01297 442026
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Dark Lane
ROBERT FRITH ONE LIMITED (BRIDPORT)
Address: 7 WEST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3QJ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH ONE LTD - BRIDPORT
Address: 7 WEST STREET, BRIDPORT, DT6 3QJ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BRIDPORT)
Address: 18 EAST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3LF
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (BRIDPORT)
Address: 39 EAST STREET, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3JX
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (AXMINSTER)
Address: CHARD STREET, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 5DZ
Distance: 10.75 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (CREWKERNE)
Address: 23 SOUTH STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8DA
Distance: 10.82 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Maiden Newton Station is 9.39 miles away.
Address: Maiden Newton station, Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE
Maiden Newton is situated on the Heart of Wessex Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Maiden Newton Station is an unstaffed station.
Crewkerne Station is 10.01 miles away.
Address: Crewkerne station, Station Road, Crewkerne, Dorset, TA18 8AU
Crewkerne is situated on the South Western Main Line and is managed by South Western Railway.
Crewkerne Station is staffed on a part time basis.