Welcome to Marshalsea

Marshalsea Dorset was a notorious debtors' prison located in the town of Dorchester, England. It was built in the early 17th century and was used to house debtors who were unable to pay their debts. The prison was known for its harsh conditions, overcrowding, and disease. Many prisoners died in the prison due to the poor living conditions.

The prison was divided into two sections, the Common Side and the Master's Side. The Common Side was for prisoners who could not afford to pay for their own accommodation, while the Master's Side was for those who could afford to pay for better living conditions. The Master's Side was known for its better living conditions, but it was still a prison, and prisoners were not allowed to leave without permission.

The prison was closed in 1842, and the building was later demolished. Today, there is a plaque on the site of the former prison that commemorates the prisoners who were held there. The Marshalsea Dorset is a reminder of the harsh treatment of debtors in the past and the need for reform in the justice system.

Local Schools

School	Details
Marshwood C Of E Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Beare	Marshwood Bridport Dorset DT6 5QA 01297678224 School Website
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Evans	Chard Street Thorncombe Chard Somerset TA20 4NE 146030535 School Website
Hawkchurch Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Threlfalll	Hawkchurch Axminster Devon EX13 5XD 1297678331 School Website
Broadwindsor Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jean-Paul Draper	Drimpton Road Broadwindsor Beaminster Dorset DT8 3QL 01308868376 School Website
Winsham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Johns	Church Street Winsham Near Chard Somerset TA20 4HU 146030377 School Website
Salway Ash Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leif Overment	Salwayash Bridport Dorset DT6 5JE 01308488302 School Website
Charmouth Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Cornish	Lower Sea Lane Charmouth Bridport Dorset DT6 6LR 01297560591 School Website
Tatworth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tracey Hart	School Lane Tatworth Chard Somerset TA20 2RX 01460220565 School Website
Parrett And Axe Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Smith	Fairoak Way Mosterton Beaminster Dorset DT8 3JQ 01308868492 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Petts	All Saints Axminster Devon EX13 7LX 129732761 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Axminster Station Yard, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PF 6.13 Miles

Crewkerne Station Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8AL 6.58 Miles

Maiden Newton Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE 13.10 Miles

Honiton Church Hill, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2DA 13.95 Miles

Yeovil Junction Off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UU 14.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Floyds Taxis And Mini Buses 01297 560733 The Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PN 4.49 Miles
Craig's Taxis 01308 861000 1 Avery Cottage Axminster Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6PA 4.53 Miles
Tims Taxis 01308 488010 16 Pitchers, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QS 4.79 Miles
Pete's Taxis 01308 488790 37 Pitchers, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5QS 4.79 Miles
Gem Taxis 01460 221123 35 Wellings Close, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2RY 4.91 Miles
Paynes Premier Travel 01297 35895 3 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5HU 5.13 Miles
Dave's Taxi 07532 211270 22 Tunnel Rd, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3BN 5.46 Miles
Axminster Cabs Ltd 01297 34000 43 Victoria Place, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NQ 5.83 Miles
Axminster Taxis 01297 34000 43 Victoria Place, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NQ 5.83 Miles
A To B Taxis Axminster 01297 33900 22 Kirby Close, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5JA 5.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Charmouth Branch	The Street Charmouth Bridport DT6 6PE
Ammonite Health Partnership (Tunnel Road Surgery)	24 Tunnel Road Beaminster Dorset DT8 3AB
Scott Rowe	Axminster Hospital Chard Street Axminster Devon EX13 5DU
Barton House Med Practice 01308 861938	Barton House Med Practice Beaminster Dorset DT8 3EQ
Restharrow	Church Street Axminster Devon EX13 5AQ

Local Stores

Beaminster
23 The Square
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3AU
01308 862226
shop.4815@coop.co.uk
Store Website
5.69 miles

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SPAR Chideock
SPAR
Main Street
Chideock
Bridport
DT6 6JQ
01297 489584
Store Website
5.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Beaminster (Girling &Amp; Bowditch Vet Surgeons Beaminster)
Honeysuckle Veterinary Surgery Tunnel Road Beaminster Dorset DT8 3HB 01308 862 312 beaminster@medivet.co.uk Website 5.39 miles
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Coombefield Veterinary Hospital
Coombe Lane Axminster Devon EX13 5AX 01297 630500 reception@axvets.co.uk Website 5.76 miles
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Synergy Farm Health Ltd
Unit 1 Lower Coombe Coombe Farm Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8RL 01935 83682 office@synergyfarmhealth.com Website 6.04 miles

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Kingfisher Veterinary Practice Crewkerne
Tower Hill Road Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8EQ 01460 72443 office@kingfishervets.co.uk Website 6.45 miles
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Haydon Veterinary Centre
Gore Cross Veterinary Clinic Corbin Way Bridport Dorset DT6 3UX 01308 456808 haydon@haydonvets.com Website 6.49 miles
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Minster Veterinary Services Ltd
10 Bath Street Chard Somerset TA20 2ET 01460 261150 minstervets@hotmail.co.uk 6.50 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Langdon Hill / Woods
A Great Circular Walk With Some Gentle Inclines And Stunning Views. Generally A Mud-Free(Ish) Walk. Also Gateway To The Highest Point On The South Coast - Golden Cap. A Definite 'Must Walk' As It Is Breathtaking Up There. Keep Dogs On Leads At The Top Of The Cliff As There Have Been A Few Canine Deaths Where The Dog Has Chased A Seagull Over The Edge. :( Langdon Ln Lancashire 4.81 miles From Bridport Head Up The A35 Towards Lyme Regis. As Soon As You Leave Village Of Chideock You Start To Climb Hill (Dual Carriageway Section). Stay In Left Hand Lane When You Reach The Top, Turn Left Before The Layby. Left Again And Along Badly Maintained Lane. At The End (A Few Hundred Yards) Turn Right And That Leads Straight Into The Car Park. Watch The Speed Humps They Are Vicious!

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Langdon Hill
A Circular Woodland Walk With Spectacular Views And Wildlife. DT6 6JW 5.02 miles From Bridport Drive Through Chideock Village On The A35, At The Top Of The Hill Take The Next Left Into The Lane.

West Bay To Charmouth
Follow The Coast Path To Charmouth (About 14Km). The Route Is Very Hilly And Takes You Up Golden Cap, The Highest Point On The South Coast. There Are A Number To Points Where The Path Dips Down To A Small Settlement Where You Can Gain Refreshments, Finish The Walk Or Treat It As A Position To Turn Back From. The Chapel On The Beach W Bay Rd West Bay Bridport DT6 4EN 7.77 miles Start From West Bay (What3words: ///Officials.Bunkers.Commander), Where There Is Pay And Display Parking And Plenty Of Cafes To Top-Up The Caffeine Before Setting Out.

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Frogmary Green Farm
Small Walk In Fields And Around A Lake, Area To Picnic, Cafe And Other Facilities. West Street Lancashire 10.27 miles Plenty Of Parking

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Ham Hill Country Park
77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 11.51 miles Signposted From Stoke Sub Hamdon

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Ham Hill Country Park
This Is A Well Known Dog Walking Area With The Locals!It Has A Number Of Different Fenced Off Fields For Friendly Dogs To Roam Freely! The Local Pub Is Also Do Friendly With Great Staff. Parking Can Be An Issue As Its So Popular But There Are Many Parking Areas Tucked Along Ham Hill Road! Persevere As You Will Enjoy This Easy Walk With So Many Friendly People And A Vast Array Of Dogs Walked In The Country Park! 77 Ham Hill Rd Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Lancashire TA14 6RW 11.65 miles

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