Throop, Dorset

Throop, Dorset

Throop is a village in Dorset situated on the outskirts of Bournemouth.

Geography and Administration

Although within the historic county boundaries of Hampshire, at the time of the 1974 local government re-organization it was considered desirable that the whole of what is now called the South East Dorset conurbation, which includes Bournemouth and Poole, should be part of the same county.

Throop is currently part of the Throop and Muscliffe Ward within the Bournemouth borough council. [Bournemouth.gov.uk – Bournemouth Council Online]

Throop is situated close to the river Stour and features countryside views over the stour valley.

History

Throop village has existed for many years and is described in various historical texts relating to the Bournemouth area – in 1842 it is referred to as a Pleasant and secluded village [ The visitor's guide to Bournemouth and its neighborhood By Thomas Johnstone Aitkin] .

Throop Mill

One of the main characteristics of modern day Throop is the watermill referred to as “Throop Mill”. The watermill in Throop village has been present in some regard from the 1100’s passing through various ownerships including monks from Quarr Abbey and was mentioned in the "Domesday Book". [ [http://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/Visitors/Parks_Gardens_Countryside/parks_countryside_team/walks/stour_valley_way.asp The Stour Valley Way ] ]

References

External links

* [http://visitdorsetandhampshire.co.uk/places/throop/ Pictures of Throop Mill]


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