Almer

including Mapperton

Almer is a small village on the Dorchester to Wimborne road, 6 miles west of Wimborne and 6 miles south east of Blandford. Elmere in AD 943 and Almere in 1212, the meaning of the name derives from the old English Ael meaning 'Eel pool' and mere refering to a small pool on the river Winterborne south east of the village. The church of St Mary's is 12th century, the church was restored in 1907 and re-roofed in oak; there are memorial windows to Rev. V.R. Carter and C. Torkington.

To the west of the village is the Worlds End pub, well known locally. It was believed to be the oldest pub in Dorset until destroyed by a devastating fire several years ago. It has now been fully restored to its former glory.

Almer includes the hamlet of Mapperton, not to be confused with the separate Parish of Mapperton near Beaminster, approximately 30 miles to the west

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