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Stratton, Dorset Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Stratton, Dorset

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Stratton, Dorset history

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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.

Stratton, Dorset geography / climate

Railway

The railway enters the parish from the north-west soon after leaving the Frampton Tunnel. It passes over Grimstone Viaduct, under which passes Sydling Water and the road from Sydling St. Nicholas. It then passes Grimstone and Frampton railway station before entering a cutting.

Rivers

The southern boundary of the parish between it and Bradford Peverell is generally marked by the River Frome. An area mainly north of the river is a flood plain and at the northern edge of this and close to the village is a winterbourne called the Wrackle.

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Best Stratton, Dorset places to visit

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Stratton, Dorset has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Stratton, Dorset’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Stratton, Dorset’s information audio spots:

Herrison Hospital Herrison Hospital was a mental health facility in Charminster, Dorset. It was located on the outskirts of Charminster in the Dorset town.

Nunnery Mead Nunnery Mead is a nature reserve of the Dorset Wildlife Trust. It is a former water-meadow next to the River Frome. The reserve also contains the site of a Roman villa.

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