Bincombe
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Bincombe | |
Bincombe | |
Bincombe shown within Dorset |
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Population | 514[1] |
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OS grid reference | |
- London | 134 miles (216 km) |
Parish | Bincombe |
District | West Dorset |
Shire county | Dorset |
Region | South West |
Constituent country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | WEYMOUTH |
Postcode district | DT3 |
Dialling code | 01305 |
Police | Dorset |
Fire | Dorset |
Ambulance | South Western |
European Parliament | South West England |
UK Parliament | West Dorset |
Website: http://www.bincombe.co.uk/ | |
List of places: UK • England • Dorset |
Bincombe is a large village in the West Dorset district of Dorset, England; situated 5 miles north of Weymouth. The local travel links are located 1 mile from the village to Upwey railway station and 28 miles to Bournemouth International Airport. The main road running through the village is Icen Lane. The village has a population of 514 according to the 2001 Census.
It is situated on a limestone ridge three miles south of Dorchester.
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