Corfe Mullen

Corfe Mullen (/ˌkɔərf ˈmʌlən/) is a village in Dorset, England, on the north-western urban fringe of the South East Dorset conurbation and is part of the rural district of East Dorset. The population is 10,147 (2001).

The name Corfe Mullen is derived from the Old English for a cutting or pass; 'corf' and the Old French for a Mill; 'molin'. The mill referred to is the old water mill on the River Stour, mentioned in the Domesday Book, where the village originally stood.

Despite the proximity of the urban area, Corfe Mullen is surrounded by Green Belt and has six churches, five pubs, five schools, a library, various shops and local businesses, a village hall, and a whole host of community and sports organizations which help to preserve its community spirit and identity.