Blackdown, Dorset
Blackdown
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Location within Dorset | |
| Population | 128 |
| OS grid reference | ST397028 |
| • London | 144 miles (232 km) |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BEAMINSTER |
| Postcode district | DT8 |
| Dialling code | 01308 01460/01297 |
| Police | Dorset |
| Fire | Dorset and Wiltshire |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
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Blackdown is a village in Broadwindsor parish in the west of Dorset, England, situated on the B3165 road 7 miles (11 km) west of Beaminster. It had a population of 128 at the 2001 Census.
The village lies at the foot of Blackdown Hill, which at 215 metres (705 ft) is one of Dorset's high points from which there are extensive views of the local area.