Cheselbourne, Dorchester, DT2 7NJ

Cheselbourne is a village and civil parish in Dorset, England, situated in the Dorset Downs, 7 miles (11 km) north‑east of Dorchester. The parish is at an altitude of 75 to 245 metres and covers an area of 1,175 hectares; the underlying geology is chalk. In the 2011 census the parish had a population of 296. The locality is part of the DT 2 postal district and lies within the civil parish boundaries of Cheselbourne, offering a rural setting characterised by its chalk landscape and modest population. The village’s position in the Dorset Downs places it within a largely undeveloped area of the county, with the surrounding land primarily used for agriculture and open countryside. The population size indicates a close‑knit community with limited urban infrastructure, while the elevation range suggests gentle hills typical of the region. The description of the parish highlights its status as a civil parish and village, reflecting a traditional English rural environment. The summary confirms the village’s location, geology, and demographic data, providing a concise overview of its physical and social characteristics.