Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton is a town and common ward in the Blackmore Vale zone of Dorset, England. It is arranged on a low limestone edge in a wander of the River Stour. The town is at the focal point of a vast dairy farming locale, around which the town's economy is assembled. The bigger piece of the town Sturminster lies on the north side of the waterway, and incorporates most shops and administrations, while toward the south is the littler Newton. Between these two territories is a wide surge plain.

The town was the home of writer and writer William Barnes, and, for part of his life, Thomas Hardy. The town has 43 shops, an essential and optional school, and a school and school providing food for youngsters with exceptional instructive necessities. In the 2011 registration the town's thoughtful area had a populace of 4,292. A market is held in the town on Mondays.

One of the biggest steers advertises in England used to be held here, but it was shut in 1998 and now in its place stands a lodging bequest and a 300-situate network expressions focus called The Exchange. The town is a piece of the notable West Country Carnival circuit. Sturminster Newton was recorded in the Anglo Saxon contract in 968 as Nywetone at Stoure, and in the Domesday Book as Newentone. Newton alludes to another ranch or bequest, and Sturminster to a congregation minster on the Stour.