Sturminster Newton
March 30, 2008
Sturminster Newton has undergone somewhat of a major facelift in recent years. With a number of large new housing developments, probably doubling the size of housing stock in the area.
The last major building phase is coming to an end, with the completion of new commercial premises which have entice the Co-op supermarket to the town. Sturminster is a pretty, traditional market town situated on the banks of the river Stour. Sturminster has many original building some dating back to medieval times. A walk around the older central areas of Sturminster is highly recommended.
The church which can be seen on most approaches to Sturminster Newton, was rebuilt in 1486, and although it was subject to some substantial modifications in the 19th century, the carved ‘Wagon’ roof is still in situ.
Sturminster has a market on Mondays in the town square, and although small in terms of number of stalls, is still a popular attraction for locals.
One of the towns’ claims to fame is that the famous Dorset poet of William Barnes was born in the town, the town was also briefly home to Thomas Hardy, who lives in the town for a couple of years, during his stay it is reported that he panned his novel ‘The Return of the Native’.
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