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Shipton Gorge |
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Shipton Gorge |
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| Shipton Gorge is a parish 2¾ miles
south-east from Bridport. The village was named after the de Gorge family
who came from Normandy. Nearby is Shipton Hill on which are the remains of
an ancient camp. The church of St Martin was rebuilt in 1862, the tower
being the only remaining part from the 14th century church that was
retained. Within is a 13th century stone font. It seats 220 persons and
the registers date from 1675. |
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The village contains several examples of 18th century thatched cottages. A National School was built in 1862 for 90 children. The soil is mainly clay and limestone and during the 19th century the chief crops were wheat, barley and oats, with some land laid to pasture. The area is 1528 acres. In 1861 the population was 413 and in 1891 was down to 318. |
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| Census | 1841
Census on line 1851 Census on line 1861 Census on line. |
| Parish Registers |
The parish
registers date from 1675, the following transcriptions are available:- Baptisms 1745-1879 Marriages 1610-1812 from the Burton Bradstock with Shipton Gorge Register and 1719-1837 Burials 1749-1879 |
| Other Records | Monumental Inscriptions |
| Photographs | More Photographs of the church & village |
| Parish
Web Site The
Parish Council have a very informative web site at:-
www.shiptongorge.org.uk Aerial photograph opposite kindly reproduced with their permission |
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| Maps | The 1891 ordnance survey maps of the parish can be seen at the old-maps site, just enter 'Shipton Gorge' under place search. |
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location maps visit:- |
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