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Stratton, Dorset history
Early monuments
The principal monument in the parish is the Celtic settlement on Grimstone Down. This consists of traces of Celtic fields covering more than 100 acres (40 ha) near the centre of this area. Near here is the base of a mediaeval cross called Jackman’s Cross.
Roads
The village lies on or near the Roman road linking Durnovaria (Dorchester) with Lindinis (Ilchester) The Roman road passed through Bradford Peverell and crossed the River Frome and its flood plain. By mediaeval times it seems that although the same line was used for the main road west of the village, to the east an alternative route was used. This followed the current line of the A37 to Wrackleford, then through Charminster, up East Hill and then into Dorchester.
The railway
The Castle Cary-Weymouth Heart of Wessex Line passes through the parish. Grimstone and Frampton railway station is in the hamlet of Grimstone at the western edge of the parish and was part of the original railway. Bradford Peverell & Stratton Halt was opened in 1933 and closed in 1966.
Church and chapel
The Church of England parish church of Saint Mary has walls of local rubble stone with dressings of the same material. The West Tower is 14th or 15th century and has a ring of five bells. The nave has a number of 15th-century windows with traces of mediaeval glass. The remainder of the church was largely rebuilt in 1891.
War Memorial
Four officers mentioned on the Great War section are Alexander, Percy and Charles Pope, sons of Alfred and Elizabeth Mary Pope of Wrackleford. Alan Haig-Brown was their brother-in-law, having married Violet Mary Pope, a daughter of Alfred.
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