Historical Geography information for Shillingstone, Dorset, England
| Place Name | Shillingstone |
| Description | Shillingstone is a village in the Blackmore Vale area of north Dorset, England, situated on the River Stour. Shillingstone features in the Domesday Book of 1086 as a settlement under the lordship of Ascelin. Its name is a derivation of Eschelling's (or Ascelin's) town. In the first World War, it earned the title, "the bravest village in Britain", because of the high proportion of residents who volunteered to join the armed forces. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Shillingstone |
| County | Dorset |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93400 |
| DateUpdated | 7/10/2013 4:23:02 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092509 |
British Surname Clusters | Warren | Warren |