Welcome to Swyre
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Swyre ( ) is a small village and civil parish in southwest Dorset, England, situated in a valley beside Chesil Beach 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Bridport. In the 2011 census the parish had a population of 102.The village church is dedicated to the Holy Trinity and was largely rebuilt in 1843, though the west tower and chancel arch date from about 1400. The church contains a memorial to members of the local gentry, namely the families of Napier, Squibb, Gollop and Russell. The Napiers, originally from Scotland, included Sir Robert Napier, Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer (died 1615) whose descendants became the Napier Baronets of Middlemarsh. In the 1881 Census, the rector of the church was Orlando Spencer Smith. He lived with his wife, Theodosia, and their two children, along with 4 servants.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
459 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
102 (2021) |
Density |
22 people/km2 |
Mean age |
50.2 |
Ward |
Chesil Bank |
District |
West Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT2, DT6 |
ONS ID |
E04003601 |
Council
Contact details for Swyre Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Swyre Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Swyre Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Swyre Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Swyre Parish.
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