IWERNE MINSTER, Dorset
Site updated: 26 January 2012
Located in North Dorset on the A350 between Blandford Forum and Shaftesbury,
Iwerne Minster lies in the Blackmore Vale within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The River Iwerne, which flows from a spring within the heart of the village is an ancient river whose name comes from the Celtic "yew-tree stream". The Minster is now the lovely St Mary’s Church.
Iwerne Minster lies in the Blackmore Vale within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The River Iwerne, which flows from a spring within the heart of the village is an ancient river whose name comes from the Celtic "yew-tree stream". The Minster is now the lovely St Mary’s Church.
Village Design Statement (VDS)
The Village Design Statement has been approved by NDDC as a supplementary planning document. The final version is available here:
With effect Feb 2012 Parish Council meetings will start at 7pm