MILTON, or Middleton, in Dorsetshire, south-west of Blandford, near the road to Dorchester, 114 miles from London. It is chiefly noted for its abbey, built by King Athelstan. The church stands near the south side of the abbey. It is a large and magnificent pile of Gothic architecture, and contains several ancient monuments. Here is an almshouse for six people, who have 12s. a-week, and three yards of cloth for a gown, one pair of shoes and stockings, and 10s. each on St. Thomas's day yearly. Here is a free school, and a market on Tuesdays.