Verwood is a small town on the River Crane 15 miles north of Bournemouth in East Dorset, England. Verwood is a rapidly growing area. Lying on heathland, Verwood did not exist as a village in its own right until the mid nineteenth century, but there have been inhabitants from medieval times. Brick making and pottery brought people into the area and Verwood separated from Cranborne. Despite its utilitarian nature, examples of Verwood pottery are now considered collectable for their historical importance