Shrewton features [11]
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Shrewton features [11]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 29 Jan 2020
This view shows in context the milestone and the Blind House or lock up. The Blind House, known locally as the Round House is circa 1700 and was in use as a lock up until the end of the 19th century. It has been rebuilt twice. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1024000 Closer views are at Image and Image The milestone is late 18th century and is incised LXXXIV miles from London VI from Amesbury. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1182061 A closer view is at Image The village of Shrewton is located on Salisbury Plain and is made up of several early communities and was, until 1934 three separate parishes. The name Shrewton comes from the Old English word for sheriff’s farm or settlement. The village lies on the east to west road from London to Bridgwater via Amesbury and Warminster. The River Till which rises near Tilshead flows through the village on its way to join the River Wylye near Stapleford.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.194011
Longitude
-1.904069