The church was built in 1786. This was during the creation of the new village of Milton Abbas by Joseph Damer, the Earl of Dorchester. He had the original market …

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March 19, 2025

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The present St James Church (grade 2 listed) is located in the centre of The Street in the ‘new’ village of Milton Abbas. It was built in the 1780’s and consecrated in 1786.

The church is open daily

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1. Milton Abbas loop from Winterborne Stickland

13.1km

03:39

230m

Hike the moderate 8.2-mile Milton Abbas loop from Winterborne Stickland, exploring ancient woodlands, thatched villages, and scenic Dorset v

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2. Milton Abbas Village – View from Bulbarrow Hill loop from Woolland

13.9km

03:56

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Milton Abbas Village – View from Bulbarrow Hill loop from Milton Abbas

13.9km

03:56

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 120 m

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Location: Milton Abbas, North Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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St James's Church, Milton Abbas

1. Milton Abbas loop from Winterborne Stickland

2. Milton Abbas Village – View from Bulbarrow Hill loop from Woolland

3. Milton Abbas Village – View from Bulbarrow Hill loop from Milton Abbas

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