Foreword and Acknowledgements

Foreword and Acknowledgements from David Smith on the history of Maiden Newton and Frome Vauchurch.

Maiden Newton in the Frome Valley

History of the village of Maiden Newton and the origins of it's name.

 
 

The Manor

History of the Manors of Maiden Newton, West Dorset.

The Hamlets of Maiden Newton

A history of the Hamlets of Maiden Newton

 
 

The Parish Church

History and information on St Marys, the Parish Church of Maiden Newton.

The Independent Churches

The history of the independent churches of Maiden Newton

 
 

Maiden Newton School

Maiden Newton Old School building.

Maiden Newton Village Hall

Details and history of Maiden Newton village hall

 
 

The Railway to Maiden Newton

Maiden Newton on the Railway line. History of the railway through Maiden Newton.

Prehistoric Maiden Newton

A history of prehistoric Maiden Newton

 
 

Roman Maiden Newton

A history of Roman Maiden Newton

Within Maiden Newton

The first thing which attracts the attention of anyone passing through the village is the remains of the old Market Cross which stands at the junction of Dorchester Road and Church Road

 
 

The Mills of Maiden Newton

A brief history of the Mills of Maiden Newton, Dorset.

The Evolution of the Village

The evolution of Maiden Newton