Traditional county: Dorset · Region: South West
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| Place | West Melbury |
| Traditional County | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.981997 |
| Longitude | -2.184340 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
West Melbury is a small hamlet situated in the northern part of Dorset, England, lying a few miles north of the historic hill-top town of Shaftesbury and west of Gillingham. Characterized by its rural setting, it consists primarily of scattered homes and farms amidst the rolling agricultural landscape typical of the Blackmore Vale. As a quiet, residential area, it contributes to the tranquil, pastoral character of this part of Dorset, with residents often relying on the larger nearby towns for amenities and services. Its location offers views of the surrounding countryside, reflecting the area's predominantly agricultural heritage.
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West Melbury is a hamlet in Dorset, England, United Kingdom, located in the South West region. It is situated at 50.981997°N, -2.184340°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. |