Iwerne Minster is a village situated in the North of Dorset. It is in the Blackmore Vale and under Cranborne Chase. The village lies on the A350 with Shaftesbury to the north and Blandford Forum to the south. It is a very small village with a population of around 900 (according the 2001 census), the major employer in the village is a cheese shop that employs about 57 people. The village takes its name from the River Iwerne which flows south and on into the Stour. Iwerne is an ancient Celtic name, probably meaning 'yew-tree stream', it was recorded as Iwern broc in the 10th century but is certainly much older than that. Iwerne Minster is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, recorded as Evneminstre. It is also recorded in a Saxon charter dated 871 as ywern or hywerna. When in Iwerne Minster you should consider The Talbot Inn for a drink, a meal or even somewhere comfortable to stay. The village has its own football field and it also has a cricket ground and pavilion which were provided from lottery funding. The village church, St Mary's, is one of the few in Dorset with a stone steeple.
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Places to Stay near Iwerne Minster
The Talbot (0.38 miles)
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Recently renovated and refurbished to a high standard, The Talbot, voted "Dorset Dining Pub of the Year", is a ... More
Whispering Chimneys Bed & Breakfast (1.28 miles)
A large luxurious room avaiable in the heart of rural Dorset. The room is within a private self contained annex with it's own entrance. This is part of ... More
Crown Inn (1.40 miles)
Family run Country Pub with Rooms. Conveniently located en-route to the South Coast, (Poole and Bournemouth), on the main A350 just 4 miles South of Shaftesbury. The Crown Inn provides ... More
Saxon Inn (2.39 miles)
Visit this Dorset gem and you will not be disappointed. Nestling beneath Hambledon Hill, the Saxon Inn is one of the most delightful and picturesque country inns you could ever ... More
The Wheelwrights at Old Forge Cottages (2.51 miles)
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Ideally situated for exploring Hardy's Wessex, and boasting wonderful walking from the doorstep, these charming and comfortable cottages are perfect for a relaxing break. The Wheelwrights adjoins ... More
Northwood Cottages (3.55 miles)
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This lovely Bed and Breakfast with a four diamond rating and silver award is
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Fiddleford Inn (3.87 miles)
Nestling in the heart of the North Dorset Countryside, our 18th Century country inn is waiting to give you a warm country welcome. The inn has a relaxed atmosphere and a comfortable interior. ... More | visit website
Anvil Inn (4.20 miles)
True Lovers Knot (4.73 miles)
hi welcome to the stunning true lovers knot. set in the romantic dorset countryside in the heart of the tarrant valley we have 4 classically appointed rooms. all feature ensuite ... More
The Royal Chase (4.94 miles)
Close to the centre of historic Shaftesbury, the Royal Chase revels in the surrounding glories of the Dorset countryside and the ample charms of Somerset, Wiltshire and Hampshire. Unspoiled, beautiful counties, offering a wide ... More | visit website
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