News
11th February, 2010: Archaeological Evaluation of Land at Church Lane
Steve Wallis, Senior Archaeologist (Advice and Management) at Dorset County Council, has advised that AC Archaeology, an independent archaeology consultancy, are employed by the landowner/developer of the land at Church Lane to carry out an Archaeological Evaluation of the site. Having previously dug some trial holes, and carried out a geophysical survey, which indicated the possible presence of archaeological features, they will today dig 5 or 6 trenches to further evaluate the site. If features of interest are discovered, then there may be further excavation. (Source: Margaret Butler) Update received on Monday 22nd January: Several of the features identified during the geophysical survey were confirmed as being archaeological. AC Archaeology's initial inspection of pottery finds suggested that some dated from the Bronze Age and others from the Roman period. According to standard practice, AC Archaeology will now produce a report on the work. It may be that it is submitted with a planning application for the site, but that is a matter for AC Archaeology's client to decide.
14th January, 2010: Proposed new development of 40 houses
Savills have written to some residents of Charlton Marshall about the submission of a planning application (evolved in partnership with North Dorset District Council) that will seek approval to develop land at Chuch Lane for housing. All plans and proposals are to be displayed at the Village Hall between 11am and 1pm on 18th January and 9am and 1pm on 19th January.
6th August, 2009: Bus services through Charlton Marshall
Mark Churchill has kindly collated information about all known bus services currently operating through Charlton Marshall.
31st July, 2009: Charlton Marshall History Project
The project is continuing with the plan being to publish a book on the history of Charlton Marshall over the next few years. Mark Churchill is coordinating the project and has shared some of his work with us.
25th June, 2009: Roadworks
Resurfacing of Bournemouth Road is scheduled to take place over two days on the 25th and 26th June. This will be tar and chippings.
3rd April, 2009: Trailway Extension from Park Hill to Ward Drove
The new extension to the trailway is proving to be very successful. A safer route for all to Blandford and Tesco, either by foot or bicycle. A very pleasant and healthy walk with wonderful views, especially when nearing Ward Drove with Blandford St. Mary's church coming into the picture.
2nd April, 2009: Saturday Damory Bus Service
Service 310 to Bournemouth is replaced by Service 329, as follows:
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Charlton Inn depart | 09:46 and 14:46 | |
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Bournemouth arrive | 10:40 and 15:30 | |
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Bournemouth depart | 12:30 and 16:10 | |
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Charlton Inn arrive | 13:14 and 17.04 | |
1st April, 2009: Charlton Marshall launches new Website
The village of Charlton Marshall now has its own website. Although in early stages, much will be added to the site in the coming months. If you have suggestions or contributions for the site, please contact me at info@connexusweb.com