Traditional county: Dorset · Region: South West
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| Place | Cann Common |
| Traditional County | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.987374 |
| Longitude | -2.166510 |
| Place Type | Village |
Cann Common is a small village located in the rural county of Dorset, within the South West region of England. Situated at approximately 50.9874°N, -2.1665°W, it lies a few miles to the east of the historic market town of Shaftesbury and north of Blandford Forum, nestled within the undulating landscape of the Blackmore Vale. The village's name reflects its historical association with common land, often resulting in a more dispersed settlement pattern typical of such areas. It offers a quiet, countryside setting, providing residents with a strong sense of rural community while remaining within reach of the amenities offered by its larger neighbouring towns.
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Cann Common is a village in Dorset, England, United Kingdom, located in the South West region. It is situated at 50.987374°N, -2.166510°W.
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Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0.
| Page built | May 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |