Towns & cities · South West England
Edington
Edington — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westbury · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Edington, the nearest railway station is Westbury, located 6.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Edington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 703 people. Address: BA13. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2770°, -2.1060°.
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Official information
Edington is a village located in Wiltshire, England. The website provides links to other resources and information about the village, but does not contain specific details about attractions or visitor activities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bratton Downs SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Edington is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, about 4 miles (6 km) east-northeast of Westbury. The village lies under the north slope of Salisbury Plain and the parish extends south onto the Plain. Its Grade I listed parish church was built for Edington Priory in the 14th century. Tinhead is the former name of the eastern half of present-day Edington, towards Coulston along the B3098 Westbury to Market Lavington road. Tinhead is labelled on the Ordnance Survey map of 1945 but not on the 1958 map. Today the combined settlement is Edington and the name survives only in Tinhead Hill and Tinhead Lane.
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Background
History
Evidence of prehistoric activity includes a long barrow at Tinhead Hill. The ancient parish had three tithings: Edington, Tinhead, and Baynton and Coulston. The Domesday Book of 1086 records a large settlement of 67 households, held by Romsey Abbey and later known as Edington Romsey. After the establishment of Edington Priory in the mid-14th century, its manor later known as Edington Rector was created piecemeal through small purchases and gifts; the priory was also granted a manor at Tinhead. Another manor, which became known as Baynton, originated in the 13th century as part of Romsey Abbey's holdings. The Victoria County History traces its many owners, culminating in 1842 with the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2770, -2.1060
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Edington
- Postcode
- BA13
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Population
- 703
- Nearest railway station
- Westbury — 6.6 km
- Official site
- edingtonwiltshire.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1018659 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Edington, Wiltshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Edington priory church.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Three Monuments In The Churchyard Between 4 And 7 Metres West Of The Church Of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints
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Remains of Edington Priory
Hill forts · 0.3 km
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The Priory
Historic houses · 0.3 km
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Shore House
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Edington Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
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Bratton House
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Edington is a town in South East England with a population of 703. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 703
- Constituency
- South West Wiltshire
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Things to see in Edington
17 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Edington →
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Remains of Edington Priory
Remains of Edington Priory — Grade I listed priory in Edington, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Shore House
Shore House — house in Edington, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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The Priory
The Priory — Grade I listed priory in Edington, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints
Church of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Erlestoke War Memorial
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Four Monuments In The Churchyard Between 5 And 8 Metres East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints
Four Monuments In The Churchyard Between 5 And 8 Metres East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingd
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Three Monuments In The Churchyard Between 4 And 7 Metres West Of The Church Of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints
Three Monuments In The Churchyard Between 4 And 7 Metres West Of The Church Of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Two Monuments In The Churchyard About 5 Metres South Of South Transept Of Church Of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints
Two Monuments In The Churchyard About 5 Metres South Of South Transept Of Church Of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdo
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Five Monuments In The Churchyard Between 0.5 And 5 Metres South Of The Chapman Cross
Five Monuments In The Churchyard Between 0.5 And 5 Metres South Of The Chapman Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Two Monuments Between 14 And 17 Metres East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints
Two Monuments Between 14 And 17 Metres East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Unidentified Monument In The Churchyard About 11 Metres South West Of The Chapman Cross
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Tinhead Hill
Tinhead Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Stoke Hill
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Tinhead Hill
Tinhead Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 226 m.
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Edington Hill
Edington Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 202 m.
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Two Monuments In The Churchyard About 5 Metres South Of South Transept Of Church Of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints
Two Monuments In The Churchyard About 5 Metres South Of South Transept Of Church Of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdo
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Unidentified Monument In The Churchyard About 11 Metres South West Of The Chapman Cross
Unidentified Monument In The Churchyard About 11 Metres South West Of The Chapman Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints
Church of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Five Monuments In The Churchyard Between 0.5 And 5 Metres South Of The Chapman Cross
Five Monuments In The Churchyard Between 0.5 And 5 Metres South Of The Chapman Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Two Monuments Between 14 And 17 Metres East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints
Two Monuments Between 14 And 17 Metres East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Four Monuments In The Churchyard Between 5 And 8 Metres East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints
Four Monuments In The Churchyard Between 5 And 8 Metres East Of Chancel Of Church Of St Mary, St Katherine And All Saints — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingd
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Edington?
- Edington is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA13), in the parish of Edington.
- What is Edington?
- Edington — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Edington?
- The nearest railway station is Westbury, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA13.
- Is Edington a protected site?
- Yes — Edington is part of the Bratton Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Edington free to visit?
- Yes, Edington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Edington?
- The nearest railway station is Westbury, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA13.