Marston, Wiltshire
| Marston | |
|---|---|
 Marston village green | |
| Population | 177 (in 2011)[1] |
| OS grid reference | ST967568 |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Devizes |
| Postcode district | SN10 |
| Dialling code | 01380 |
| Police | Wiltshire |
| Fire | Dorset and Wiltshire |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
Marston is a small village and civil parish 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Devizes in Wiltshire, England.
Until 1894 Marston (and neighbouring Worton) were part of Potterne parish.[2]
It has a bus stop, a phonebox, a post box and a green. There's a Methodist chapel on one side of the green.[3] Some very beautiful old buildings exist in the village, most of which are in a conservation area. The farms in the village are gradually disappearing and being replaced by equestrian activities. There's a small pond on the village green which has some interesting things living in it and occasionally by it. Beside the pond is a big old log fashioned into a seat where wildlife can be seen.
The nearest pub is the Rose and Crown[4] in Worton. The nearest shop is the Post Office in Potterne. The local Anglican church is Christ Church, Worton.[5]
In 2014 Good Energy applied for planning permission to create a 4.9MW solar energy installation near the village.[6]
References
- ^ "Wiltshire Community History - Census". Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- ^ "Victoria County History - Wiltshire - Vol 7 pp207-217 - Parishes: Potterne". British History Online. University of London. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ "Marston Methodist Chapel". Retrieved 11 August 2015.
- ^ "The Rose and Crown, Worton". Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ "Christ Church, Worton". Wiltshire Community History. Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ Cork, Tristan (19 March 2014). "New plans for solar farm in Wiltshire". Western Daily Press. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
External links
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