Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMilling House, West Farm

Milling House, West Farm

England
List entry 1002396
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Milling House at West Farm is a late medieval or early post-medieval structure located in Dorset. The building represents domestic and agricultural settlement of the transitional period between medieval and early modern England. Its designation as a listed ancient monument reflects its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of rural settlement patterns and land use in the region during this formative period. The physical remains provide material evidence for understanding domestic architecture and farming practices of the late fifteenth to early seventeenth centuries.

Milling House, West Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002396. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Milling House, West Farm?

Milling House at West Farm is a late medieval or early post-medieval structure located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002396.

Who is responsible for protecting Milling House, West Farm?

Milling House, West Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002396.

What other scheduled monuments are near Milling House, West Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 570m south east of Heatherdown (7.8 km), Bell barrow in Millicent's Plantation (8 km), Bowl barrow on Affpuddle Heath, 650m south east of Wood Barn (8.4 km).

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