Dottery, Bridport, DT6 5PS

Dottery is a small village situated just north of the larger town of Bridport in Dorset, England. It lies on the River Simene, providing a gentle riverside backdrop to the settlement. The nearest village is Dottery itself, closely followed by the larger village of Bridport, which offers more extensive amenities. St Saviour’s Church, a Church of England place of worship in Dottery, was erected in 1881–82 and is notable for its corrugated iron construction, the only one of its type in Dorset used for regular worship. The church now forms part of the United Benefice of Askerswell, Loders, Powerstock and Symondsbury. The locality’s postal district is DT 6, indicating its inclusion within the Bridport area. Residents benefit from the village’s tranquil setting while remaining within easy reach of the larger town’s services.