Towns & cities · South West England
Ebbesbourne Wake
Ebbesbourne Wake — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ebbesbourne Wake is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 217 people. Address: SP5. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0172°, -2.0128°.
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Official information
Ebbesbourne Wake is a small village located in Wiltshire, approximately 12 miles west of Salisbury. The area includes the hamlets of Fifield Bavant and West End, and is governed by the local Parish Council.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Ebbesbourne Wake or Ebbesborne Wake is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, some 10 miles (16 km) south-west of Salisbury, near the head of the valley of the small River Ebble. The parish includes the hamlets of Fifield Bavant and West End. In 2011 the parish had a population of 222.
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Background
History
Records from Saxon times, about 826 CE, show that the Chalke Valley area was thriving. The village name of Eblesburna was probably derived from a man called Ebbel, who may have owned land near the bourne (stream) – the word bourne derives from the Old English "brunna". Ebbesbourne appears in the Latin will of a Dorset woman, Wynflæd, the earliest will of a woman to survive in English history, described as "a small stained sheet of parchment". The detailed terms bequeath to her daughter Æthelflœd an engraved bracelet, a brooch, some named household articles including books, and "the farm at Ebbesbourne with the title deed as a perpetual inheritance... and the men and the livestock on the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0172, -2.0128
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Ebbesborne Wake
- Postcode
- SP5
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Population
- 217
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury — 6.7 km
- Official site
- www.ebbesbournewakeparishcouncil.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q972778 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ebbesbourne Wake (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ebbesbourne Wake, war memorial and Old Forge Cottage - geograph.org.uk - 1030646.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ebbesbourne Wake War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
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Mountains & hills · 0.7 km
Castle Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Alvediston Manor
Stately homes · 1.7 km
Swallowcliffe Down
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Sutton Down
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
South Down
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Norrington Manor
Gardens · 2.6 km
Swallowcliffe Down
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Buxbury Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Windmill Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Bowerchalke Downs SSSI
Forests & woodlands · 3.0 km
Ebbesbourne Wake is a small village located in South East England with a population of 217. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 217
- Constituency
- Salisbury
Things to see in Ebbesbourne Wake
35 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ebbesbourne Wake →
📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Alvediston Manor
Alvediston Manor — manor house in Alvediston, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South West England
Bowerchalke Downs SSSI
Bowerchalke Downs SSSI is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Reddish House
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📷 5Gardens · South West England
Norrington Manor
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📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Marleycombe Barrows
Marleycombe Barrows — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Gurston Manor
Gurston Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Ebbesbourne Wake War Memorial
Ebbesbourne Wake War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
William Golding
William Golding — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Sir Cecil Beaton
Sir Cecil Beaton — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
River Chalke
The River Chalke is a small river within the English county of Wiltshire. It is the most significant tributary of the River Ebble. The river rises at Mead End near Bowerchalke and flows 1.2 miles nort
📷 5Mountain bike trails · South West England
Cranborne Droves Way Trail
Cranborne Droves Way Trail — a mtb trail in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Swallowcliffe Down
Swallowcliffe Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Trow Down
Trow Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
White Sheet Hill
White Sheet Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Marleycombe Barrows
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Marleycombe Hill
Marleycombe Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 211 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Windmill Hill
Windmill Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 170 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Winkelbury Hill
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Knowle Hill
Knowle Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 197 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Knighton Hill
Knighton Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 180 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Sutton Down
Sutton Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 214 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Swallowcliffe Down
Swallowcliffe Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 224 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Ansty Down
Ansty Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 236 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Gallows Hill
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Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Ebbesbourne Wake War Memorial
Ebbesbourne Wake War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Barrow Hill
Barrow Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 189 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Castle Hill
Castle Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 165 m.
📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Alvediston Manor
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Swallowcliffe Down
Swallowcliffe Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Sutton Down
Sutton Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 214 m.
Where to eat & stay near Ebbesbourne Wake
Places to stay
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The Royal Oak
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Marshwood Farm Camping
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
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📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Burcombe Manor Bed and Breakfast
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Coombe Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ebbesbourne Wake?
- Ebbesbourne Wake is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5), in the parish of Ebbesborne Wake.
- What is Ebbesbourne Wake?
- Ebbesbourne Wake — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ebbesbourne Wake?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP5.
- Is Ebbesbourne Wake a protected site?
- Yes — Ebbesbourne Wake is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ebbesbourne Wake free to visit?
- Yes, Ebbesbourne Wake is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ebbesbourne Wake?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5.