Fiddleford Dorset Map

About Fiddleford

Fiddleford breathes a quiet, pastoral air, a collection of dwellings gathered about the gentle meander of the River Stour. It lies 2.1 km east-south-east of Sturminster Newton (from Sturminster Newton: bearing 114°T, OS grid ST 805 133), and is situated east-north-east of Broad Oak village. The ancient Fiddleford Mill, a sturdy stone structure that has witnessed centuries of the river's flow, stands as a silent sentinel, its waterwheel now a still monument to a bygone era. The surrounding landscape, a patchwork of green fields and hedgerows, is often softened by a luminous, almost watery light, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun dips towards the western horizon. Here, the air carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening crops, a testament to Fiddleford's enduring connection with the land. The lanes leading into Fiddleford are often lined with ancient trees, their branches forming a dappled canopy that filters the sunlight, creating a sense of timeless seclusion.

About This Fiddleford Map Page

Explore Fiddleford, Dorset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.919359, -2.278283. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.