Villages · South West England
Compton Bassett
In or near Tockenham.
Compton Bassett — a village in england south east.
Maurice Pullin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Compton Bassett is a village located in South-East England. It features a rural landscape typical of the region, with a blend of residential and agricultural areas. The village is part of the historical and cultural fabric of the area, offering a glimpse into traditional English village life.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4495, -1.9481
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Compton Bassett
- Postcode
- SN11 8RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chippenham
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652485 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Compton Bassett Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.0 km
Compton Bassett War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Remains of watermill 500m east of Freeth Farm
Watermills · 0.9 km
T White Monument In Churchyard, About 4 Metres South Of South East Angle Of Chancel Of Church Of St Swithin
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Group Of Three Monuments About 6 Metres North Of North Porch Of Church Of St Swithin
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Three Monuments In Churchyard To West Of West Tower Of Church Of St Swithin
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Compton Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Four Monuments In Churchyard To South Of South Aisle Of Church F St James
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Highway
Villages · 2.2 km
Cherhill
Villages · 2.2 km
Highway Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Yatesbury
Villages · 2.9 km
Nearby
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South West England
Compton Bassett Village Sign
Compton Bassett Village Sign — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Compton Bassett War Memorial
Compton Bassett War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · South West England
Remains of watermill 500m east of Freeth Farm
Remains of watermill 500m east of Freeth Farm — scheduled monument-listed watermill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
T White Monument In Churchyard, About 4 Metres South Of South East Angle Of Chancel Of Church Of St Swithin
T White Monument In Churchyard, About 4 Metres South Of South East Angle Of Chancel Of Church Of St Swithin — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Group Of Three Monuments About 6 Metres North Of North Porch Of Church Of St Swithin
Group Of Three Monuments About 6 Metres North Of North Porch Of Church Of St Swithin — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Three Monuments In Churchyard To West Of West Tower Of Church Of St Swithin
Three Monuments In Churchyard To West Of West Tower Of Church Of St Swithin — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Compton Bassett
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Lansdowne Strand Hotel
Lansdowne Strand Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Escape To The Fields
Escape To The Fields — a campsite in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Bell House Hotel
Bell House Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Castle Hotel
The Castle Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Bricklayers Arms Public House
Bricklayers Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Talbot Public House
The Talbot Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Jolly Trooper Public House
Jolly Trooper Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Pack Horse And Attached Stable Block
The Pack Horse And Attached Stable Block in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Swan Hotel
Black Swan Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton Bassett?
- Compton Bassett is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN11 8RQ), in the parish of Compton Bassett.
- What is Compton Bassett?
- Compton Bassett — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Compton Bassett?
- Drivers can use postcode SN11 8RQ.
- Is Compton Bassett a protected site?
- Yes — Compton Bassett is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Compton Bassett?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN11 8RQ. It sits within the Chippenham parliamentary constituency.