Monument record MDO50278 - Milestone, Leap Gate, Charminster

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Summary

A milestone shown on the 1:25-inch scale Ordnance Survey map published in 1889, with the inscription 'Sherborne 16 Dorchester 2'.

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Ordnance Survey, Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1, Dorset XL.7 Surveyed: 1887, Published: 1889 (Map). SDO10239.

'M.S. {Sherborne 16 Dorchester 2'

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  • --- Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey 25-inch map, epoch 1. paper. 1:2500. Dorset XL.7 Surveyed: 1887, Published: 1889.

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Location

Grid reference SY 6834 9342 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Charminster; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Feb 6 2026 3:05PM

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