Two Shire horses in polished brass-trimmed harness stand over stubble at the Surrey County Ploughing Match, a vintage trailing plough waiting on the ground behind them.
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Melplash Agricultural Society Ploughing Match 2026

📅 Sat 12 Sep 2026📍 Off Roman Road, Compton Valence, DorsetDT2 0EY

The Melplash Agricultural Society, best known for the Melplash Show, holds its 2026 ploughing match on land off the Roman Road at Compton Valence near Dorchester. The match continues the society's programme of competitive farming events in West Dorset.

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  • Run by the Melplash Show society
  • West Dorset downland setting
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