Bilton, Warwickshire
| Bilton | |
|---|---|
 Main Street, Bilton | |
  Bilton Location within Warwickshire | |
| Population | 6,175 (Ward 2011)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SP484736 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | RUGBY |
| Postcode district | CV22 |
| Dialling code | 01788 |
| Police | Warwickshire |
| Fire | Warwickshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Bilton is a suburb of Rugby in Warwickshire, England, located about 1.5 miles south-west of Rugby town centre,[2] it is also a ward of the Borough of Rugby, which at the 2011 Census had a population of 6,175. It comprises much of the western half of the town. Historically a village in its own right, Bilton was incorporated into Rugby in 1932.
History
Historically a village in its own right (many residents continue to refer to the area as a village), Bilton's name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon Beolatun (Beola's town), and it was mentioned in the Domesday Book as both Beltone and Bentone. The parish Church of St. Mark in Bilton dates from the mid-14th century, but was expanded and restored in 1873.[3] It is now grade II* listed.[4]
In the early 20th century, Bilton was enveloped by the suburban expansion of Rugby. In 1932, when Rugby became a municipal borough, the civil parish of Bilton was abolished, and most of its territory incorporated into the new borough, with the remainder going to Dunchurch.[2][5]
The old village centre of Bilton still survives. The village green of Bilton contains the remains of an ancient cross. Bilton Hall in the old village is a grade I listed building, the earliest parts of which date from 1623.[3]
To the north of Bilton is the area known as New Bilton.[2]
Amenities
Most of the local amenities in Bilton are clustered around Main Street and The Green, including a number of shops and businesses, a post office,[6] and two public houses; The Black Horse and The George.[7][8]
Education
Primary schools in Bilton include: Bawnmore Infant School, Bilton C. of E. Junior School, Bilton Infant School, Henry Hinde Infant and Junior Schools and Crescent School.
Secondary schools include: Bilton School and Rugby High School for Girls.
Notable residents
- The writer and politician Joseph Addison (1672-1719) lived at Bilton Hall.[2]
- The television presenter and actor Peter Purves lived in Bilton between 1987 and 1992.[9]
Gallery
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St Mark's Church -
Bilton Hall -
Old stone cross remains
References
- ^ "BILTON Ward in West Midlands". City Population. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Parishes: Bilton". British History Online.
- ^ a b Geoff, Allen (2000). Warwickshire Towns & Villages. Sigma Press. pp. 24–25. ISBN 1-85058-642-X.
- ^ "Church of St Mark A Grade II* Listed Building in Bilton, Warwickshire". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "The borough of Rugby". British History Online. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ "Bilton Post Office". Postoffice.uk. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Rugby - Old Bilton". Geograph.org. Ian Rob. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "The George, Bilton". Geograph.org. Stephen McKay. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Blue Peter star Peter Purves signs book in Coventry". Coventry Telegraph. 16 March 2009. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
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