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The Bridge, Dorset

The Bridge (or just Bridge) is a hamlet lying on the south bank of the River Stour in Dorset. It takes its name from the Town Bridge that connects it with Sturminster Newton on the north bank of the river. It is within the council area of Dorset.

Primary Name(s): The Bridge
Variant Name(s):  Bridge
Place Type: Hamlet
Historic County: Dorset
Lat, Long: 50.920868,-2.306229
Grid Reference: ST 7857 1353
Civil Parish: Sturminster Newton CP
Council Area: Dorset CA
Police Area: Dorset PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN44115

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/The_Bridge,_Dorset_44115