Map of Shaftesbury Road
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About Shaftesbury Road
Shaftesbury Road is a street located near the village of Motcombe and near the town of Shaftesbury. The street has a length of approximately 4,377 metres.
Shaftesbury Road 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.
Shaftesbury Road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 27602172, 27604162 and 27600278 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Shaftesbury Road is located within the county of Dorset, situated in the South West region of the UK. It's 97.81 miles West from central London., 18.32 miles East from Yeovil, 19.26 miles West from Salisbury and 20.92 miles South from Trowbridge.
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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?
Estate Agents near Shaftesbury Road
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Lodestone Property | Unit 4, The Old School House The Courtyard, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8BP | Visit Website |
| Jackson-Stops | 6 The Commons, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JU | Visit Website |
| Woolley & Wallis | Minster House The Commons, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JU |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 51.017365 |
| Longitude | -2.228496 |
| OS Easting (X): | 383974 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 124305 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST840243 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Dorset |
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Frequently asked Questions for Shaftesbury Road
What Council (Local Authority) is Shaftesbury Road in?
Shaftesbury Road is located within the local authority area of Dorset Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Shaftesbury Road in?
Shaftesbury Road is located within the area of Motcombe Parish Council.
What Electoral Ward is Shaftesbury Road in?
Shaftesbury Road is located within the ward of Gillingham.
What County is Shaftesbury Road in?
Shaftesbury Road is located within the ceremonial county of Dorset.
What Constituency is Shaftesbury Road in?
Shaftesbury Road is located within the constituency of North Dorset.
What Part of the UK is Shaftesbury Road in?
Shaftesbury Road is located within the Array region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Shaftesbury Road in?
Shaftesbury Road is located within the Dorset Council area.
What Police Force area is Shaftesbury Road in?
Shaftesbury Road is located within the Dorset Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Shaftesbury Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Shaftesbury Road (B3081) | junction |
| Lox Lane | junction |
| Calves Lane | junction |
| Woolands Lane | junction |
| New Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Shaftesbury Road
| Sunrise | 05:20 |
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| Sunset | 20:50 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Shaftesbury Road
| Observed at Weather Station: | Yeovilton 12 May 2024 at 22:00 (17.91 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.3°C (84.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00103656 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Employment and Retirees |
| LSOA Code: | E01033158 |
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| LSOA Name: | North Dorset 002F |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
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| MSOA Code: | E02004256 |
| MSOA Name: | North Dorset 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
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| Christy's Ln, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PF |
| 0345 677 9829 |
| Distance: 1.71 Miles |
| Directions from Shaftesbury Road to Tesco Shaftesbury Superstore |
| Iceland Gillingham Dorset |
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| Unit 1 Harwood Ret Centre, Gillingham, , SP8 4PY |
| 01747229476 |
| Distance: 2.28 Miles |
| Directions from Shaftesbury Road to Iceland Gillingham Dorset |
| Asda Gillingham |
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| Station Road, Gillingham, SP8 4QA |
| 01747 882800 |
| Distance: 2.35 Miles |
| Directions from Shaftesbury Road to Asda Gillingham |
| Waitrose Gillingham |
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| Chantry Fields, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4UA |
| 01747 826200 |
| Distance: 2.42 Miles |
| Directions from Shaftesbury Road to Waitrose Gillingham |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01747 - Shaftesbury |
| Area Code: 01963 - Wincanton |
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: Gillingham Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Dorset |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Address: Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School, Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: 01747852901
Motcombe CofE Primary School
Address: Motcombe CofE Primary School, Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01747852018
St Mary the Virgin CofE VA Primary School
Address: St Mary the Virgin CofE VA Primary School, Pheasant Way, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4LP
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact:
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Address: St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School, Pheasant Way, Gillingham, SP8 4GG
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01747824446
England Secondary Schools
Shaftesbury School
Address: Shaftesbury School, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: 01747854498
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Shaftesbury Road
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Shaftesbury Road
ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 824201
PEACEMARSH SURGERY
Address: NEW MEDICAL CENTRE, MARLOTT ROAD, PEACEMARSH, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 3.16 miles
Contact: :
FONTMELL MAGNA SURGERY
Address: WEST STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 0PF
Distance: 4.79 miles
Contact: :
MARNHULL SURGERY
Address: CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU
Distance: 4.94 miles
Contact: :
MERE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DARK LANE, MERE, WARMINSTER, BA12 6DT
Distance: 5.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Shaftesbury Road
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Shaftesbury Road
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: WESLEY HOUSE, 12 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 1.55 miles
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HARROLD OPTICIANS (SHAFTSBURY)
Address: 49 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
EYESTYLE CENTRE (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: 56 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AA
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (GILLINGHAM)
Address: FAIRFIELD HOUSE, HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AA
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (STURMINSTER NEWTON)
Address: 2 RETSEL HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AW
Distance: 7.21 miles
Contact: :
GRACE HAINE EYE CARE LIMITED (STALBRIDGE)
Address: 1 SKYE HOUSE, RING STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LZ
Distance: 7.66 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Gillingham (Dorset) Station is 2.24 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 Shaftesbury Road to Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station
Tisbury Station is 7.16 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.