Milton Abbas, Dorset
Artist/Photographer | Smith, Edwin (1912-1971) |
Country | UK: England |
City | Milton Abbas |
Subject Date | 1775 |
Image Date | 1964 |
View | Exterior |
Medium | Photoprint |
Library Reference | ESP/ENG/2583 (ES2491.4) |
Orientation | Portrait |
Colour Info | Black and white |
Credit | Edwin Smith / RIBA Collections |
Subject | Villages ; Town planning |
NOTES: The market town of Milton Abbas was demolished in its entirety by the Earl of Dochester between 1771 and 1790. He commissioned Capability Brown the plans for a new village, consisting mainly of cottages lining up the main street. The cottages were designed by Sir William Chambers.
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