Gibbs Marsh

Settlement in Dorset

England

Gibbs Marsh

Bow Bridge Cottage, A30 Shaftesbury Road Possibly a former Toll House, or modern restoration attempt on the foundations.
This location was the Bow TP as labelled in the OS drawing of 1808 ( <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlibrary.oldmapsonline.org/compare#666931988205" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlibrary.oldmapsonline.org/compare#666931988205">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ) when there was a bridge across Bow Brook.
It would have served the Crewkerne Turnpike Trust in the 19ᵗʰ C.

Milestone Society National ID: SO.HEN — Bow Bridge Cottage, A30 Shaftesbury Road Credit: Mr Red

Gibbs Marsh is a small village located in Dorset, England. Situated in the picturesque countryside, Gibbs Marsh is known for its peaceful and rural setting. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering streams, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Gibbs Marsh is home to a tight-knit community of residents who take pride in their village and its natural beauty. The village is characterized by charming cottages, historic buildings, and a quaint village green. There are also a few local businesses, such as a small grocery store and a cozy pub, where residents and visitors can gather and socialize.

In addition to its natural beauty, Gibbs Marsh is also known for its proximity to several attractions and amenities. The village is located just a short drive away from the bustling town of Dorchester, where visitors can explore shops, restaurants, and cultural sites. The stunning Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also within easy reach, offering opportunities for hiking, beachcombing, and fossil hunting. Overall, Gibbs Marsh is a peaceful and idyllic village that offers a true taste of rural Dorset life.

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Gibbs Marsh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.97658/-2.3536893 or Grid Reference ST7519. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bow Bridge Cottage, A30 Shaftesbury Road

Possibly a former Toll House, or modern restoration attempt on the foundations. This location was the Bow TP as labelled in the OS drawing of 1808 ( Link

) when there was a bridge across Bow Brook. It would have served the Crewkerne Turnpike Trust in the 19ᵗʰ C. Milestone Society National ID: SO.HEN

Mr Red

The White House, A30 Shaftesbury Road

Possibly a former Toll House serving the Sherborne Turnpike Trust in the 19ᵗʰ C. There is a former Toll House nearby to the West ST7421 : Bow Bridge Cottage, A30 Shaftesbury Road that served a different Turnpike Trust. Milestone Society National ID: DO.KIN

Mr Red

House at Rhodes House Farm

This farmhouse appears to be an older stone building with a large modern extension added to the rear which may be a separate house. The farm is a large working dairy farm run by R G Barnes and Sons.

Nigel Mykura

Ponies at Wardsham Farm

Becky Williamson

Landshire Lane

This road forms part of the northern boundary between Dorset and Somerset.

Becky Williamson

House at Jenkins Marine

This house occupies the front of a plot on the industrial estate of which the main industrial building belongs to Jenkins Marine a specialised Workboats, Barges and Dredging Contractor whose headquarters are in Poole

Nigel Mykura

New Industrial Building Hestridge Airfield

This large steel framed industrial building is being erected on the site of what used to be the old Henstridge Airfield.

Nigel Mykura

River Stour below Mill Lane bridge

Looking downstream.

Robin Webster

Very overgrown River Cale at Five Bridges

David Martin

Old Milestone by the A30, east of Bow Bridge

Metal plate attached to stone post by the A30, in parish of KINGTON MAGNA (NORTH DORSET District), East of Bow Bridge; 2m back from road, opposite Bow Bridge Cottage (tollhouse?), by the road, on South side of road. Dorset 3 and 4 (iron plated), erected by the Sherborne turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- 8 SHERBORNE SHASTON 8 Carved benchmark centre front. Milestone Society National ID: DO_SBSH08.

J Tybjerg

River Stour above Mill Lane bridge

Looking upstream.

Robin Webster

Bridge on Mill Lane

Over the River Stour.

Robin Webster

River Stour

Looking downstream below Mill Lane bridge.

Robin Webster

Old Boundary Marker by the A30, Bow Bridge, Henstridge parish

County Boundary Marker by the A30, in parish of Henstridge (South Somerset District), East end of Bow Bridge, by North side of road. Inscription reads:- : SOMERSET : : BOUNDARY / 1909 : : DORSET : Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: SO_SSDO01cb

Milestone Society

Factory Farm

Isolated dairy farm northwest of Marnhull. The farmhouse is Grade II Listed, early C19. The site was used by the woollen industry in the C18, the works being founded by a Frenchman named A'court. Later a stocking factory run by Messrs Stanford and Dowding was set up [source: English Heritage].

Mike Searle