Farrington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8RB

Iwerne Courtney, also known as Shroton, is a village and civil parish in the English county of Dorset. It lies approximately 4 miles north‑west of Blandford Forum, sited by the small River Iwerne between Hambledon Hill to the south‑west and the hills of Cranborne Chase to the east. In 2001 the parish had 187 households and a population of 400, with the 2013 estimate at 410. The setting offers a rural character, with the river and surrounding hills providing a scenic backdrop. The village’s proximity to Blandford Forum gives residents access to local services while maintaining a quiet, countryside lifestyle. The data indicates a modest, close‑knit community with historical ties to the surrounding landscape.