Milborne Wick

Settlement in Somerset South Somerset

England

Milborne Wick

Wick Rd Near Browns Farm View north down the hill in the direction of Milborne Wick which is at the bottom of the hill.
Wick Rd Near Browns Farm Credit: Nigel Mykura

Milborne Wick is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated about 5 miles northeast of Sherborne, it falls within the district of South Somerset. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents.

Historically, Milborne Wick dates back to at least the 13th century and was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village is known for its charming thatched cottages, traditional stone buildings, and a quaint village green. Agriculture has been a vital part of the local economy, with farming activities prevalent in the area.

The village does not have many amenities of its own, but it benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities. Residents can access a wider range of services and facilities in nearby Sherborne, which offers a variety of shops, schools, healthcare services, and leisure activities.

Milborne Wick is also surrounded by a number of natural attractions, providing opportunities for outdoor pursuits. The village is within close reach of the Blackmore Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where visitors can explore rolling hills, lush meadows, and charming villages.

Overall, Milborne Wick is a tranquil and picturesque village, offering a sense of community and a rural lifestyle. With its historic charm and beautiful surroundings, it is an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful countryside retreat.

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Wick Rd Near Browns Farm View north down the hill in the direction of Milborne Wick which is at the bottom of the hill.
Wick Rd Near Browns Farm
View north down the hill in the direction of Milborne Wick which is at the bottom of the hill.
Railway at Milborne Wick The embankment carrying the Sherborne to Templecombe Line runs across the middle of the image.
Railway at Milborne Wick
The embankment carrying the Sherborne to Templecombe Line runs across the middle of the image.
Railway Bridge at Milborne Wick This bridge carries the Sherborne to Templecombe line over Wick Lane just south of Milborne Wick.
Railway Bridge at Milborne Wick
This bridge carries the Sherborne to Templecombe line over Wick Lane just south of Milborne Wick.
Field at Waterloo Crescent This field is just off the minor road that runs from Milborne Port North to Charlton Horethorne.
Field at Waterloo Crescent
This field is just off the minor road that runs from Milborne Port North to Charlton Horethorne.
Milborne Wick This is part of the small cluster of buildings in the village close to the railway.
Milborne Wick
This is part of the small cluster of buildings in the village close to the railway.
Marshy ground, by railway at Stowell The left-hand boundary of this field is a stream; hence the marshy nature of the field
Marshy ground, by railway at Stowell
The left-hand boundary of this field is a stream; hence the marshy nature of the field
Grassland south-east of Milborne Wick
Grassland south-east of Milborne Wick
Stile near Stowell The stile gives walkers access to the footpath to Starve Acre.
Stile near Stowell
The stile gives walkers access to the footpath to Starve Acre.
Cattle near Stowell Cattle graze on the lush grass in one of the small fields that abound in the area.
Cattle near Stowell
Cattle graze on the lush grass in one of the small fields that abound in the area.
Poyntington: postbox № DT9 12 A standard Elizabeth II-reign lamp box - designed to be and familiarly seen strapped to lampposts and telegraph poles, but in this instance set into a stone wall. It is emptied at 4:30pm on weekdays and at 7am on Saturdays.
Poyntington: postbox № DT9 12
A standard Elizabeth II-reign lamp box - designed to be and familiarly seen strapped to lampposts and telegraph poles, but in this instance set into a stone wall. It is emptied at 4:30pm on weekdays and at 7am on Saturdays.
Bridlegate off Deadman's Hill
Bridlegate off Deadman's Hill
Bridleway joins Deadman's Hill
Bridleway joins Deadman's Hill
Milborne Port: farm waterwheel at Milborne Wick Disused undershot waterwheel and hatch (or sluice) at Manor Farm. It was powered by the water from two large ponds, fed by the stream from Charlton Horethorne. In Milborne Port parish
Milborne Port: farm waterwheel at Milborne Wick
Disused undershot waterwheel and hatch (or sluice) at Manor Farm. It was powered by the water from two large ponds, fed by the stream from Charlton Horethorne. In Milborne Port parish
Milborne Port: farm waterwheel at Milborne Wick Disused undershot iron waterwheel with its wheelpit and bypass hatch or sluice. The wheel powered machinery - via a ring gear and pinion nearer the barn wall - at Manor Farm in the nineteenth century
Milborne Port: farm waterwheel at Milborne Wick
Disused undershot iron waterwheel with its wheelpit and bypass hatch or sluice. The wheel powered machinery - via a ring gear and pinion nearer the barn wall - at Manor Farm in the nineteenth century
Milborne Port: towards Bradley Head Farm, Milborne Wick Bradley Head is a spring north-northwest from the farm that used to power Wick Mill. The lane running up the hill runs to Charlton Horethorne
Milborne Port: towards Bradley Head Farm, Milborne Wick
Bradley Head is a spring north-northwest from the farm that used to power Wick Mill. The lane running up the hill runs to Charlton Horethorne
Milborne Port: entrance to Manor Farm, Milborne Wick In Milborne Wick hamlet, Milborne Port parish
Milborne Port: entrance to Manor Farm, Milborne Wick
In Milborne Wick hamlet, Milborne Port parish
Milborne Wick Mission Church
Milborne Wick Mission Church
Field at Milborne Wick Seen from a train on the line between Sherborne and Templecombe. The sloping hill in the background is Barrow Hill, a promontory fort <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1016738" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1016738">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>  .
Field at Milborne Wick
Seen from a train on the line between Sherborne and Templecombe. The sloping hill in the background is Barrow Hill, a promontory fort LinkExternal link .
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Milborne Wick is located at Grid Ref: ST6620 (Lat: 50.983954, Lng: -2.475934)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 50.983954,-2.475934
Milborne Wick
Is In: Somerset, England, UK
Place: village
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 50.9848738/-2.4734806
Wikidata: Q6858996
Wikipedia: en:Miller's Hill, Milborne Wick
Lat/Long: 50.9832892/-2.4816336
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.9863995/-2.4732649
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.9864738/-2.4722028
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