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When were the Tregonwell Almshouses built? 1647, not 1674!

Posted on March 24, 2026 by miltonabbashistorygroup

©Clive Barnes, March 2026It is well known that the Milton Abbas almshouses were first built in the old town of Milton Abbas and hen moved to the new village in 1779. But when exactly were they first built? If you … Continue reading →

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The Rise and Fall of Merry England

Posted on December 28, 2017 by miltonabbashistorygroup

This excellent book by Ronald Hutton is a great background to the events in Milton Abbas in the 16th and 17th centuries. It explains a lot of the information in our Churchwardens Books for the 17th century. For example there … Continue reading →

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