Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of West Stour within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Stower, West, par. and vil., Dorset - par., 1015 ac., pop. 165; the vil. is situated on the summit of Stower (or Stour) Hill, 1 mile W. of East Stower and 5½ miles W. of Shaftesbury.