Milton Abbas, The Village c.1965
Photo ref: M80049
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Photo of Milton Abbas, The Village c.1965

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When the first Earl of Dorchester purchased Milton Abbey in 1752, he had the entire village dismantled, moving it further away from his new home. The picturesque village we see today with its carefully-tended gardens is the result of his quest for privacy.

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