Lacock
Coordinates: 51°24′45″N 2°07′06″W / 51.4125°N 2.118333°W
| Lacock | |
 The High Street of Lacock |
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 Lacock
Lacock shown within Wiltshire |
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| Population | 1,000 (2001 Census)[1] |
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| Unitary authority | Wiltshire |
| Shire county | Wiltshire |
| Ceremonial county | Wiltshire |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHIPPENHAM |
| Postcode district | SN15 |
| Dialling code | 01249 |
| Police | Wiltshire |
| Fire | Wiltshire |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | Chippenham |
| List of places: UK • England • Wiltshire | |
Lacock is a village in Wiltshire, England, 3 miles (5 km) from the town of Chippenham. The village is owned almost in its entirety by the National Trust, and attracts many visitors by virtue of its unspoiled appearance.
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[edit] History
- Main Article: History of Lacock
Lacock is mentioned in the Domesday book, with a population of 160–190; with two mills and a vineyard. Lacock Abbey was founded on the manorial lands by Ela, Countess of Salisbury and established in 1232; and the village — with the manor — formed its endowment to "God and St Mary". Lacock was granted a market and developed a thriving wool industry during the Middle Ages. Reybridge, and a pack horse ford, remained the only crossing points of the River Avon until the 17th century.[2]
At the Dissolution, the Abbey and estate, including the village were sold to William Sharington, later passing into the Talbot family by marriage.[2]
Most of the surviving houses are 18th century or earlier in construction. There is a 14th century tithe barn, a medieval church, and an inn dating from the 15th century[citation needed] and an 18th century lock-up.
In 1916 Charles Henry Fox Talbot bequeathed the Lacock estate to his niece, Matilda Gilchrist-Clark, who took the name of Talbot. The estate was given to the National Trust in 1944 by Matilda Talbot – comprising 284 acres (1.15 km2), the Abbey, and the village.[2]
[edit] Film set
The village has been used as a film and television set, notably for the 1995 BBC production of Pride and Prejudice, the 2007 BBC production of Cranford. It has also made brief appearances in the Harry Potter films Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
[edit] Corsham Road Estate
The Corsham road estate on Corsham road in Lacock was built by North Wiltshire Council in 1962 as affordable housing was needed in the parish. The land was purchased from the Self family, who own and run Whitehall Garden Centre, in 1961. The estate consists of 30 houses and bungalows, 21 Garages and a purpose built block of 18 flats, known as Rosemary House. Most of the dwellings are now owned and rented to tenants by Westlea Housing Association. During the building of the estate North Wiltshire council decided that a children's play area was needed and located this to the south of Rosemary House next to a communal green area.
[edit] List of Productions
- 1958 - The Moonraker
- 1960 - The Grass Is Greener
- 1965 - Play of the Month (The Recruiting Officer) TV Episode
- 1965 - The Secret of My Success
- 1967 - Pride and Prejudice TV Series
- 1983 - Robin Hood and the Sorcerer TV
...aka Robin Hood (1985) (TV) (Philippines: English title: theatrical title) ...aka Robin Hood: The Legend, Part 1 (1983) (TV)
- 1983 - Treasure Hunt Wiltshire TV Episode
- 1984 - Robin of Sherwood: TV Series aka "Robin Hood" (USA)
- Cromm Cruac
- Robin Hood and the Sorcerer
- The Pretender
- 1989 - The Woman in Black TV
- 1995 - Pride and Prejudice for the BBC
- 1996 - Emma
- 1996 - Moll Flanders
- 1997 - Henry VIII (mini) TV Series
- 2000 - Bargain Hunt TV Series
- 2000 - Harry Potter movies
- 2000 - Magnificent Monuments TV Series
...aka "Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments" (2000) (UK: complete title)
- 2000 - Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) TV Series
- 2001 - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) (UK)
...aka Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) (USA)
- 2002 - Building of Britain TV Series
...aka "Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain" (2002) (UK: complete title)
- 2003 - The Mayor of Casterbridge (mini) TV Series
- 2007 - Cranford for the BBC[3]
- 2008 - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
...aka Half-Blood Prince, The (2008) (USA: short title)
- 2008 - The Other Boleyn Girl[3][4]
- 2008 - The Wolf Man[4]
- 2009 - Cranford (Christmas special) for the BBC[3]
2011 Warhorse
[edit] Scarecrow festival
A scarecrow festival is held annually in Lacock. It is usually popular with visitors from the local area. In 2006 the theme for the festival was Fictitious Heroes and villains, although it changes annually.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Lacock CP Key statistics (Office for National Statistics) accessed 12 May 2010
- ^ a b c Lacock (Wiltshire County Archives) accessed 28 September 2009
- ^ a b c "Village welcomes Dame Judi". Swindon Advertiser. April 24, 2007. http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/swindonnewsheadlines/display.var.1352074.0.village_welcomes_dame_judi.php.
- ^ a b Scott McPherson (2008-02-16). "Lacock a hive of filming activity". This is Wiltshire (Newsquest). http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/headlines/display.var.2048955.0.lacock_a_hive_of_filming_activity.php. Retrieved 2008-04-16.
- ^ BBC - Wiltshire - Entertainment - Lacock Scarecrow Festival
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