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Overy mill

Rear of Overy mill

 Overy Mill was one of three mills in Dorchester and probably dates back to the eighth century. It was still working in the mid-nineteenth century. The public footpath passes the attractive mill-pool. This old water-colour shows the upstream aspect of the mill and the mill-race.
In spring, there are striking views of the Abbey across the meadow.  The Hurst water meadow and Overy mill were part of the Abbey estate from about the eighth century, until the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536.

Abbey from the meadow - April 1996

Abbey from the meadow - April 1996

The Toll House and Dorchester Abbey

The Toll House and Abbey - March 2001

 This was built to collect tolls for the Oxford to Henley turnpike which was in operation from about 1736 to 1874
Dorchester Abbey seen from the meadow  The Abbey dates back to 634 AD. The east end shown here was built about 1340. The tower was added in 1605.

Abbey in winter 2001

Abbey from the meadow - Winter 2001
 
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