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World War 1 Exhibition
We have now confirmed the dates in the Reading Rooms and St James Church, Milton Abbas for 5 to 7 Oct 2018. Refreshments will be available. Watch this space for more news as our research expands.
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Place Names of Dorset, Part 3
This marvellous book has an amazing amount of information. Part 3 covers Whiteway Hundred which includes Milton Abbas and the adjoining parishes of Woolland, Stoke Wake, Hilton and Ibberton. It details the origins of place names, road and track names … Continue reading
Posted in Anglo-Saxon, Domesday, history, local history, Milton Abbas, Milton Abbey, records
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Holloways and Sunken Paths, the Mysterious Ancient Highways
Originally posted on The Dorset Rambler:
There are thousands of ancient paths criss crossing Dorset’s wonderful countryside but none more fascinating than these labyrinthine paths like the one in the picture above which goes by the interesting name of Hell Lane! These…
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Tagged boundary, landscape, local history, Milton Abbas, Milton Abbey, tracks
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