Milborne Port

Civil Parish in Somerset South Somerset

England

Milborne Port

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 Port is a civil parish located in the county of Somerset, England. It is a small village situated about three miles east of Sherborne, Dorset, and about five miles south of the town of Wincanton. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and picturesque landscapes.

The origin of Milborne Port dates back to the Roman period, as it was once an important settlement along the Fosse Way, a major Roman road connecting Exeter to Lincoln. Throughout its history, the village has been mentioned in various historical documents, including the Domesday Book of 1086.

Today, Milborne Port is a charming rural village with a population of around 3,000 residents. The village has a strong sense of community and offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. These include a primary school, a post office, a village hall, a local pub, and a number of shops.

One of the notable landmarks in Milborne Port is St. John the Evangelist Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and architectural features. Additionally, the village is home to several historic buildings, including thatched cottages and old farmhouses, which add to its character and charm.

Milborne Port also benefits from its proximity to several areas of natural beauty, including the Blackmore Vale, an agricultural region known for its scenic beauty and historic villages. The village is also well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities.

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Milborne Port Images

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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.
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.
Grassland south-east of Milborne Wick
Grassland south-east of Milborne Wick
Church of St John the Evangelist, Milbourne Port
Church of St John the Evangelist, Milbourne Port
Garden beside the High Street, Milbourne Port
Garden beside the High Street, Milbourne Port
The Tippling Philosopher, Milbourne Port
The Tippling Philosopher, Milbourne Port
Terraced cottages on London Road
Terraced cottages on London Road
The Tippling Philosopher, Milbourne Port
The Tippling Philosopher, Milbourne Port
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.
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 Port is located at Grid Ref: ST6719 (Lat: 50.97692, Lng: -2.469765)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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