Corfe Mullen
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Corfe Mullen is a village in Dorset, England, situated on the north-western urban fringe of the Poole-Bournemouth conurbation. The town has a population of 10,147 (2001). Although set on the edge of an urban area, Corfe Mullen is surrounded by the Green Belt and forms part of the rural district of East Dorset.
The name Corfe Mullen is from the Old English corf "a cutting or pass", and the Old French molin "a Mill" which refers to the old water mill on the River Stour, where the original village stood and was mentioned in the Domesday Book
Although large, Corfe Mullen retains its village identity with six churches, four pubs, four schools, various shops and local businesses, a village hall, and a whole host of community and sports organizations which help to preserve the community spirit and sense of belonging.
External links
- Census data (http://www1.dorsetcc.gov.uk/LIVING/FACTS/Census2001.nsf/6cadf4da179fc19500256663004afece/1da86133ed6e33cb80256ec500317a65?OpenDocument)
- Corfe Mullen Parish Council (http://www.corfemullen-pc.gov.uk)