Museums · South East England
Grafton, Wiltshire
In or near Burbage.
Grafton, Wiltshire — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bedwyn · 5.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Grafton, Wiltshire is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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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
Grafton is a museum located in Wiltshire, South-East England. It showcases a variety of collections and exhibits relevant to the local history and culture. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the heritage of the region.
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Background
History
Prehistoric earthworks in the parish include the long barrow known as Tow Barrow, on Wexcombe Down, south of Wexcombe. Neolithic pottery was found in 1914 when the site was partially excavated by Crawford and Hooton. Marten is one of several possible sites for the murder of Cynewulf of Wessex in 786, and one of several suggested sites for the Battle of Marton in 871, in which Æthelred of Wessex suffered a defeat by the Viking army. A Roman road between Cirencester and Winchester passes Wilton and Marten. The area was part of the ancient parish of Great Bedwyn, formed from a large estate called Bedwyn which was recorded in 968. and six at Marten. Earthworks at Marten, including evidence of a…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3350, -1.6250
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Grafton
- Postcode
- SN8 3DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Bedwyn — 5.3 km
- Official site
- graftonparish.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Grafton, Wiltshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grafton, Wiltshire?
- Grafton, Wiltshire is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 3DQ), in the parish of Grafton.
- What is Grafton, Wiltshire?
- Grafton, Wiltshire — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grafton, Wiltshire?
- The nearest railway station is Bedwyn, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN8 3DQ.
- Is Grafton, Wiltshire a protected site?
- Yes — Grafton, Wiltshire is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Grafton, Wiltshire?
- The nearest railway station is Bedwyn, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 3DQ.