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	Dorset - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dorset borders Devon to the west, Somerset to the north-west, Wiltshire to the north-east and Hampshire to the east.
		In the 12th century civil war, Dorset was fortified with the construction of the defensive castles at Corfe Castle, Powerstock, Wareham and Shaftesbury, and the strengthening of the monasteries such as at Abbotsbury.
		Dorset is famed in literature for being the native county of author and poet Thomas Hardy.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dorset (2746 words)

	West Dorset - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the Census 2001 West Dorset registered a population of 92,350, estimated to be 94,000 as of 2004.
		West Dorset is a county constituency, currently represented by the Conservative front-bencher Oliver Letwin.
		The main settlements in West Dorset are Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, in the south of the district, an important settlement since Roman times.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/West_Dorset (420 words)

	West Bay, Bridport, Dorset. A World Heritage Coast Gateway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		West Bay is a seaside location for family holidays, coastal and countryside walks, fossil hunting, fishing trips, diving, paragliding, golfing, river boating and so much more.
		Places to stay for your holiday accommodation in West Bay and West Dorset include bed and breakfast establishments, guest houses, hotels, cottages and apartments for self catering and holiday parks.
		The sea water quality at West Bay is rated as having passed the EC Mandatory Standard and receives a 'Recommendation' (the highest award) from The Marine Conservation Society.
	www.west-bay.co.uk (307 words)

	West Dorset Coast - Walking and Cycling
		Walking gives you the freedom to get off the beaten track and absorb the sights, sounds and scents of the countryside, to discover attractive villages with their picturesque cottages, fine old churches and welcoming pubs, to explore the nooks and crannies of historic towns full of architectural interest, or simply to admire the views.
		West Dorset is almost entirely designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a spectacular coastline, and is perfect for exploring on two wheels.
		NCN Route 2 in West Dorset is between Dorchester and the Devon border near Lyme Regis, approximately 30 miles.
	www.dorset-cottages-lymeregis.co.uk /dorset.htm (708 words)

	Jurassic Field Trip Guide - Dorset, England - Bridport Sands of West Bay
		The section to be studied is east of Bridport Harbour or West Bay is in the Bridport Sands of the Upper Lias, one of the major sandstones in the Jurassic sequence in Dorset, and of importance as an oil reservoir rock.
		West Bay, near Bridport, Dorset is situated somewhat west of the centre of the English Channel coast of southern England.
		West Bay or Bridport Harbour is an attractive and interesting place situated where a river valley intersects the eroding cliffs of the Jurassic coast and the westernmost part of the Chesil Beach.
	www.soton.ac.uk /~imw/bridport.htm (11252 words)

	Dorset Riviera Hotels
		Commemmorate the heroic class struggles forged by Dorset's Tolpuddle Martyrs, the annual Festival and march is held in July and the Museum is open most of the year.
		Dorset accommodation providers offer great service for tourists and business travellers, with a superb range of holiday facilities from sea views to swimming pools; baby listening facilities to breakfast in bed; bars, gardens, radio alarms and television, conference meeting rooms, sauna, fitness and games rooms.
		Dorset tourism and seaside holiday information to assist planning your Dorset vacation or short break, featuring Weymouth hotels, Lyme Regis guesthouses, Charminster bed and breakfast establishments, West Bay self catering lets, Bridport farmhouse accommodation, Lulworth cottages, Isle of Portland and Isle of Purbeck....
	www.dorsetriviera.com (1140 words)

	West Bay, Bridport, Dorset. Official Gateway to the Jurassic Coast
		West Bay in Dorset nestles between Eype with Seatown to the west and Freshwater with Burton Bradstock to the east.
		West Bay is a wonderful seaside location for family holidays, countryside and coastal walks, fossil hunting, fishing/angling trips, diving, paragliding, golfing, river boating and so much more.
		Dorset's renowned novelist and poet Thomas Hardy made reference to West Bay (Bridport Harbour) in some of his books, under the disguise of 'Port Bredy'.
	www.westbay.co.uk (728 words)

	The District of West Dorset (Electoral Changes) Order 2002
		West Dorset District Council shall make a print of the map marked "Map referred to in the District of West Dorset (Electoral Changes) Order 2002" available for inspection at its offices by any member of the public at any reasonable time.
		The parishes of Broadmayne, West Knighton and West Stafford
		The parishes of Broadwindsor, Burstock, Pilsdon, Seaborough and Stoke Abbott
	www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si2002/20022370.htm (1757 words)

	West Dorset General Hospitals NHS Trust
		West Dorset General Hospitals NHS Trust was established in 1991.
		West Dorset General Hospitals NHS Trust manages two hospitals, Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester and Weymouth Community Hospital.
		Dorset County Hospital has also been recognised as an Exemplar site by the Department of Health.
	www.nursingnetuk.com /employerdetails/327 (245 words)

	Things to do in West Dorset
		To the west of Lyme the cliffs slipped dramatically in the nineteenth century, resulting in a huge rift where almost jungle-like vegetation and sheer inland walls of stone create an environment reminiscent of Conan Doyle's "Lost World".
		On the coast is the spectacular subtropical garden at Abbotsbury, open and well worth seeing all year, while inland are the landscaped gardens of Minterne, with a hillside of Himalayan rhododendrons and azaleas overlooking a chain of lakes, waterfalls and streams.
		Dorset Art Week is a biennial event in late May, but Bridport Open Studios is every August Bank Holiday and there are other opportunities to see the work and studios of many local artists and craftspeople.
	www.farmhousebnb.co.uk /activities.htm (1570 words)

	West Dorset Heritage Coast
		The heritage coast extends from Seaton in the west almost to the Bill of Portland in the east.
		The South West Coast Path runs along the clifftops, but there are also numerous waymarked trails looping inland from the coast.
		This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty takes in the heritage coasts of Purbeck and West Dorset, and stretches inland to cover the broad chalk valleys and ridges of central Dorset.
	www.britainexpress.com /countryside/coast/west-dorset.htm (561 words)

	West Dorset Tourism Website - Where to Stay
		In West Dorset there is a wide variety of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets.
		You may be aware that Dorset has been selected to host all sailing events as part of the olympic and paralympic games in 2012.
		All accommodation in West Dorset is within easy reach of all sailing venues and you may like to use these lists to search for accommodation.
	www.westdorset.com /Accommodation (149 words)

	West Bay, Dorset, England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		All about the unique scenic west dorset harbour village of west bay, set amongst rolling hills and outstanding heritage coastline.
		West Bay is a brilliant little seaside village 2 miles south of Bridport.
		The location of The Westpoint must be considered as one of the finest on this coast, being only a few steps from the beach and overlooking the sparkling blue sea of Lyme Bay with magnificent views to the sheltering cliffs and harbour.
	www.thedorsetpage.com /locations/links.asp?nkey=W080 (412 words)

	West Bay, Dorset. Fishing. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The much needed harbour improvement scheme at West Bay has given us a refurbished east pier, a new improved west pier (The Jurassic Pier) and a new outer harbour with slipway and boating facilities.
		A fishing jetty was planned for construction along the seaward side of the new west pier.
		West Dorset District Council paid for the pilings (jetty supports) to be laid; these are now in place and sit proud of the rock armour.
	www.westbay.co.uk /Fishing.html (559 words)

	Cottages In Cornwall Devon Dorset Somerset West Country Cottages
		West Country Cottages holiday cottages in Cornwall Devon Dorset Somerset and The New Forest.
		West Country Cottages specialises in high quality holiday cottages in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and now the New Forest.
		Although we have fewer Dorset cottages all have been carefully chosen to reflect the beauty and character of the county.
	www.westcountrycottages.co.uk (272 words)

	CS - West Dorset Food and Land Trust (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		West Dorset Food and Land Trust aims to re-connect people to their food and to the land in ways that foster awareness, practical action and a more sustainable future.
		These include the West Dorset Food Links Project which organises Farmers' Markets in the area, West Dorset Food Week, a Local Food Directory and training for the area’s producers.
		West Dorset Food and Land Trust is a partner in this initiative, which will be led by the Wessex Foundation based At Magdalen Farm near Chard.
	www.countryside.gov.uk /LAR/Landscape/ETV/regional/southWest/wdflt.asp (183 words)

	Geology of the Wessex Coast - www.soton.ac.uk/~imw/
		This is a classic area of East Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, West Sussex and the Isle of Wight.
		The study and descriptions have emphasis on the superb coastal exposures of Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
		Ian West is still a visiting scientist at the university and still involved in some lecturing, field trip leading and student projects.
	www.soton.ac.uk /~imw/index.htm (1471 words)

	West Dorset (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		As part of the ongoing coastal defence and harbour improvements the new ‘Jurassic Pier’ was opened in December of last year, from the end of the pier on a clear day the views stretch from Portland to Start Point in Devon.
		Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, has successfully managed to retain its historic heritage and yet has its feet firmly planted in the 21st century.
		The Dorset County Museum, Dinosaur Museum, Dorset Teddy Bear Museum, and the Tutankhamun Exhibition are all close by and at the top of the town the impressive ‘Keep’ houses the Military Museum of Devon and Dorset.
	www.resortvisitor.info /dorset/west_dorset.htm (1023 words)

	West Dorset (constituency) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		West Dorset shown within Dorset, and Dorset shown within England
		West Dorset is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which covers the same geographical area as the West Dorset district.
		This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/West_Dorset_(constituency) (101 words)

	West Dorset Guide, Your Guide to Places to Stay in West Dorset
		Although in West Dorset we have seperate sections for the character seaside resort of Lyme Regis and Dorchester the county town of Dorset and focal point of Thomas Hardy's many novels set in the area.
		The entire coastline of West Dorset forms part of the newly designated World Heritage Coast.
		Although technically within the borough of Weymouth and Portland, the Isle of Portland at the eastern end of this stretch of the World Heritage Coast offers spectacular views along the whole of the West Dorset coast and is well worth a visit.
	www.resort-guide.co.uk /servlist.php3?destcode=116&service=hote (736 words)

	B&B Accommodation in West Dorset
		Rose Cottage is a recently renovated character cottage that was one of the original cottages of the Village of Chideock, which has been designated a conservation area of outstanding natural beauty.
		A Period stone house, formerly a village inn, in the heart of a small Dorset village, two miles from the sea and the Jurassic Coast.
		Dorset is proud to be hosting the 2012 Olympic Games sailing events - for your accommodation enquiries and early bookings, please check our site.
	www.dorsetpubs.com /accomwestdorset.shtml (766 words)

	West Dorset Branch - Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		West Dorset Branch commenced operation during 1994 and since that time has rescued, cared for and rehomed cats and kittens, whilst also carrying out associated fund raising.
		Each year West Dorset Branch anticipates receiving 100 — 150 unwanted or stray cats and kittens.
		Our policy is to neuter all mature cats in our care and ensure that rehomed kittens are neutered at approximately six months of age.
	www.cats.org.uk /branch/dorset (220 words)

	About West Dorset
		The West Dorset district covers 417 square miles (108,281 hectares) and has a population of approximately 91,100.
		One of these, Chesil Beach and the Fleet, is designated as a wetland of international importance and a Special Protection Area under the EC Birds Directive.
		Tourism is an important element in West Dorset’s economy, the countryside, coastline, towns and villages attracting many visitors.
	services.westdorset-dc.gov.uk /Council/west_dorset_area.htm (219 words)

	West Dorset (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		He has even set up a website, www.votedorset.net, which aims to get Labour and Lib Dem voters in South and West Dorset to vote tactically.
		The incumbent Consevative MP is a very unpopular right winger, instrumental in the development of the poll tax, privatisation and has recently spoken out against environmental taxes which make him very unpopular with the voters of West Dorset.
		Dorset returned an all-Conservative delegation in 1997, but upon a very delicate glass ceiling; while the borough seats of Bournemouth & Poole delivered (curiously enough) fairly solid margins, the five "county" seats consisted of four C-LD ultra- or near-ultra-marginals (biggest gap: 5.2% in Dorset N), and Dorset S, the tightest C-Lab marginal of them all!
	www.arts.uwaterloo.ca /~m6chan/2001_uk/southwest/west-dorset.html (172 words)

	Audit Commission -
		The way that West Dorset District Council is run and the delivery of services has been assessed as fair (on the scale excellent/good/fair/weak/poor).
		West Dorset District Council provides a good quality of service and a range of activities and initiatives related to community safety - and crime...
		BVPP: West Dorset District Council - West Dorset District Council
	www.audit-commission.gov.uk /authority.asp?CategoryID=ENGLISH^576^LOCAL-VIEW^AUTHORITIES^109003 (183 words)

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