Welcome to Fifehead Magdalen
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Fifehead Magdalen is a small village and civil parish in the county of Dorset in southern England. It lies within the Blackmore Vale, about three miles (five kilometres) south-southwest of Gillingham and five miles (eight kilometres) west of Shaftesbury. It is sited on Corallian limestone soil and surrounded by Oxford Clay, about 1⁄4 mile (400 metres) from the west bank of the River Stour. Its name means "the place of five hides dedicated to [St] Magdalene". In 2013 the estimated population of the parish was 80. The village was a venue for stave dances.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
394 hectares |
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Population |
269 (2021) |
Density |
68 people/km2 |
Mean age |
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Ward |
Beacon |
District |
North Dorset |
Postcodes |
SP8 |
ONS ID |
E04003406 |
Council
Contact details for Fifehead Magdalen Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
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Planning
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Property
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Heritage
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Local News
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Fifehead revisited: my ride through north Dorset’s mysterious past
Published: 24th Apr 2021
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People rescued from car stuck in flood water
Published: 3rd Mar 2024
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The best bluebell walks in Dorset perfect for spring time
Published: 1st May 2023