Axford, Wiltshire
Coordinates: 51°25′44″N 1°39′32″W / 51.429°N 1.659°W
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 Axford
Axford shown within Wiltshire |
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| OS grid reference | SU2370 |
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| Civil parish | Ramsbury and Axford |
| Unitary authority | Wiltshire |
| Ceremonial county | Wiltshire |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Marlborough |
| Postcode district | SN8 |
| Dialling code | 01672 |
| Police | Wiltshire |
| Fire | Wiltshire |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | Devizes |
| Website | Ramsbury & Axford Community |
| List of places: UK • England • Wiltshire | |
Axford is a hamlet in the Kennet Valley about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Marlborough in the English county of Wiltshire.
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[edit] History
Axford was one of seven Saxon settlements along the Kennet Valley in modern-day Wiltshire in the 5th and 6th centuries.[1]
During the 15th and 16th century, Axford Manor was centred on Priory Farm a short distance from the village itself. The majority of housing was built to the south of the main road through the village; the area to the north was developed during the late 18th and early 19th century.[2]
A military camp was located near Axford during the Second World War.[3]
[edit] Buildings
Axford contains one listed building; the Grade 1 listed Axford Farmhouse. A church is located in the village.[1] It also contains The Red Lion public house, a 17th-century building.[4]
[edit] Local government
Axford is in Ramsbury and Axford civil parish, which is in the area of Wiltshire Council. The two councils are responsible for different aspects of local government.[5]
[edit] Transport
Axford is located a short distance from the A4 road.[4] Bus services to the village are provided by Thamesdown Transport route 48 between Swindon and Marlborough.[6]
Position: grid reference SU238701
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Wiltshire County - Council Community and Parish information for Ramsbury
- ^ Chandler, John (2001). "Ramsbury Concise History". Marlborough and Eastern Wiltshire. Hobnob Press. ISBN 0946418071. http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/community/getconcise.php?id=188.
- ^ Flying Troops to Camp The Leader Post, 1 September 1939
- ^ a b (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)
- ^ Kennet District Census Data from the Office for National Statistics, retrieved 19 Mar, 2006
- ^ Thamesdown Transport - Timetables - Route 46/46A/48
[edit] External links
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