Botley Flour Mill History Botley flour mill has a rich history that dates back to the 11th century. It has been a significant part of the village's identity and economy for centuries. The mill was owned by the Duke of Portland between 1536-1775, with the oldest part dating back to 1770. Over the years, the mill has evolved from a flour mill to a craft and business center, reflecting the village's adaptation to local resources and needs. The mill's architecture and machinery are preserved for...

A strikingly unusual moated Victorian fort made of brick, Fort Brockhurst was built as part of a 19th-century plan to defend Portsmouth Harbour. The keep is almost perfectly circular, defended by a moat on one side, with a large parade ground to the rear. History When the threat of a French invasion loomed in the middle of the 19th century the British government under Lord Palmerston responded by erecting a series of coastal forts. One of these was Fort Brockhurst, built to defend the naval...

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