10 fascinating facts about Milford

1. Milford House on Derby Road was where the Strutts lived before moving to Makeney Hall.

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The latter had a view over most of the workers’ houses in the village. Shutters protected nearly all the dwellings and had holes drilled through them so internal lights could be seen from outside. Lights observed shining after 11pm led to a warning to the tenants about the dangers of sleep loss.

2. On the village's western side, North Lane is a former Roman Road which takes you along a ridge a little below the summit of Chevin Hill.