Towns & cities · South West England
Fonthill Gifford
Fonthill Gifford — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Fonthill Gifford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 96 people. Address: SP3. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.0870°, -2.1080°.
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Official information
Fonthill Gifford is a parish council area that hosts community events and provides local services. Visitors can engage with the community through various activities and events organized by the 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
Fonthill Gifford is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, to the north of the Nadder valley, 14 miles (23 km) west of Salisbury.
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Background
History
The name of the village and parish derives from the Giffard family, landowners, beginning with Berenger Giffard who was lord in 1086. The Marvyn family were lords of the manor from the fifteenth to the seventeenth century. Among them were Sir John Marvyn (c.1503–1566), MP and High Sheriff, who purchased the adjoining Compton Bassett manor; and his son James (1529–1611), also MP. Fonthill then passed by marriage to George Tuchet, later Earl of Castlehaven. and in the next year the estate was granted by the king to Baron Cottington, ambassador and Chancellor of the Exchequer. Apart from an interruption during the Civil War the estate continued with the Cottingtons until sold to William…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0870, -2.1080
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Fonthill Gifford
- Postcode
- SP3
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Population
- 96
- Nearest railway station
- Tisbury — 3.5 km
- Official site
- fonthillgifford.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1217555 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fonthill Gifford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Fonthill Gifford Holy Trinity.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Fonthill Lake
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Hinkley Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
St Leonard's Church, Berwick St Leonard
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Bridge Across Fonthill Lake
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Fonthill Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 1.3 km
The Lamb
Hotels · 1.7 km
Hindon War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Fonthill House
Manor houses · 2.1 km
Martha's Down
Campsites · 2.2 km
Beacon Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Ridge Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Beacon Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Fonthill Gifford is a small village located in South East England with a population of 96. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 96
- Constituency
- Salisbury
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Fonthill Gifford
14 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Fonthill Gifford →
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Fonthill Lake
Fonthill Lake — lake in Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Leonard's Church, Berwick St Leonard
St Leonard's Church, Berwick St Leonard — church in Berwick St Leonard, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Fonthill Abbey
Fonthill Abbey — a abbey in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Fonthill House
Fonthill House — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Across Fonthill Lake
Bridge Across Fonthill Lake — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Billhay Bridge
Billhay Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
East Knoyle War Memorial
East Knoyle War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Ridge Hill
Ridge Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 240 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Hinkley Hill
Hinkley Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 229 m.
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Fonthill Lake
Fonthill Lake — lake in Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Hinkley Hill
Hinkley Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 229 m.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Leonard's Church, Berwick St Leonard
St Leonard's Church, Berwick St Leonard — church in Berwick St Leonard, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Across Fonthill Lake
Bridge Across Fonthill Lake — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Abbeys & priories · South West England
Fonthill Abbey
Fonthill Abbey — a abbey in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 7Where to eat & stay near Fonthill Gifford
Places to stay
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📷 5B&Bs · South West England
The Royal Oak
The Royal Oak — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Bush Farm Bison Centre
Bush Farm Bison Centre — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Marshwood Farm Camping
Marshwood Farm Camping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 2Campsites · South West England
Two Counties Farm
Two Counties Farm — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Benett Arms
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Fox And Hounds Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Bath Arms
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fonthill Gifford?
- Fonthill Gifford is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3), in the parish of Fonthill Gifford.
- What is Fonthill Gifford?
- Fonthill Gifford — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fonthill Gifford?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP3.
- Is Fonthill Gifford a protected site?
- Yes — Fonthill Gifford is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Fonthill Gifford free to visit?
- Yes, Fonthill Gifford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fonthill Gifford?
- The nearest railway station is Tisbury, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3.