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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Nether_ComptonNether Compton - Wikipedia

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   Nether Compton is a village and civil parish in the English county of Dorset, situated approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Sherborne and 3 miles east of Yeovil in Somerset. In the 2011 census the parish had a population of 328.

2. www.express.co.uk › travel › articlesThe beautiful little UK village most tourists miss as it's ...

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   Feb 18, 2024 · Nether Compton, a parish in Dorset, southwest England, is home to just 403 people and is regularly named one of the UK's most beautiful. But people other than locals rarely cross the village...

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4. www.komoot.com › hiking-around-nether-comptonTop 20 Hikes and Walks around Nether Compton | Komoot

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   Jun 1, 2024 · Browse the best walks around Nether Compton and see interactive maps of the top 20 hiking trails and routes. To help you find the best hikes and walks around Nether Compton, we’ve reviewed our full collection of trails and routes in the region.

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5. tessofthevale.com › 2020/11/20 › nether-compton-walkNether Compton - Tess Of The Vale

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   Nov 20, 2020 · Explore the landscape of Nether Compton, a hidden corner of North Dorset. From the golden village, that rose from the ashes, head up to the hills for views over the counties of both Somerset and Dorset.

6. dorset-ancestors.comNether Compton | Dorset Ancestors

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   Feb 16, 2010 · Approached by turning off the Sherborne toYeovil road Nether Compton is a picture postcard village sitting on the county border with Somerset. A narrow lane, edged by thick hedgerows that shield large houses from prying eyes, leads to the centre of the village widening, as it becomes the main thoroughfare bordered by houses in a variety of designs.

7. www.birminghammail.co.uk › travel › stunning-littleThe stunning little-known village named one of UK's prettiest ...

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   May 5, 2024 · Nether Compton, a quaint village nestled in a wooded valley, is home to charming cottages, a village hall and a parish church dating back to the 13th Century. The area offers ample...

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   Where is Nether Compton?

   • Nether Compton is a village and civil parish in the English county of Dorset, situated approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Sherborne and 3 miles east of Yeovil in Somerset. In the 2011 census the parish had a population of 328. Nether Compton was burnt in 1066 by William, Duke of Normandy. [citation needed]

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   How many people live in Nether Compton?

   • A village so small it is home to fewer than 500 people is rarely frequented by outsiders - as it is hidden down a picturesque country lane. Nether Compton, a parish in Dorset, southwest England, is home to just 403 people and is regularly named one of the UK's most beautiful.

   The beautiful little UK village most tourists miss as it's hidden down

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   What is Nether Compton known for?

   • The church also boasts pre-1150 Norman "graffiti", with other older buildings in the town - including rows of thatched houses - having been built much later, among them the 16th century Griffin's Head Inn. Nether Compton, despite its size, also has a clutch of famous residents who either grew up in or moved to the village.

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   Who owns Nether Compton?

   • Historically, Nether Compton and its neighbour, Over Compton, were part of a large estate owned by the manor of Sherborne. From 1736 until 2003, it was in the ownership of only one family – the Goodden family. Compton House where silk was made for the Queens coronation robe and Diana’s wedding dress.

   Nether Compton - Tess Of The Vale

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9. www.mylondon.news › lifestyle › travelThe little known village 3 hours from London named one of UK ...

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   Apr 1, 2024 · One of the walks from Nether Compton takes you to the nearby market town of Sherborne which is another beautiful place to visit. It has a reputation for art and antiques, with a great vintage market and historic buildings to see like its Abbey or Sherbone Old Castle.