Loders

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Loders is a village in south west Dorset, England, two miles north east of Bridport. The village has a population of 502 (2001). It is a linear village, sitting in a long valley between Waddon Hill and Boarsbarrow Hill, following the road between Bradpole and Askerswell, with another road parallel to the river Asker. The geography of the area is clearly important to both the layout of the village, and to its identity. For instance, the logo of the village's primary school is the outline of the school superimposed over the distinctive outline of Boarsbarrow Hill.

Loders most notably has a public house, church, town hall, farm, and a primary school.

Loders also used to have a railway line, however, the railway line has been in disuse for many years, since the closing of the Bridport branch line in 1975. Despite the closing of the railway some features are still visible, most prominently, there are two bridges, one of which must be passed under to get from one end of the village to the other.

For its small size, it is a relatively popular location for holiday-home owners.

Loders is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Lodres.

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