This led in 1605 to the formation of the Oxford-Burcot Commission, with the task of improving navigation.

[5] The poet laureate John Masefield lived at Burcote Brook from 1932 until his death in 1967.

Shortly afterwards, the house burnt down and was replaced by a Cheshire Home,[6] which is named after him.

[12] The nearest retail facilities are at the shopping centre in Dorchester, less than two miles away.

The nearest primary school and church are at Clifton Hampden.