Milton Combe
Introduction
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Image: © Tony Atkin Taken: 11 Dec 2005
The village of Milton Combe, as the name suggests, is situated in a narrow steep sided valley. The word "Combe" was added to the village name in 1890 at the request of the Post Office who wished to distinguish the village from other Miltons.