Towns & cities · South West England
Grittleton
Grittleton — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Grittleton is located in Wiltshire, South East England, with the postcode SN14. The nearest railway station is Chippenham, which is 8.7 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Grittleton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 459 people. Address: SN14. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.5187°, -2.2032°.
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Official information
Grittleton is a village that hosts bi-monthly meetings of the Parish Council, where community members can attend and participate. The council represents Grittleton and surrounding areas, focusing on local governance and community issues.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Grittleton is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Chippenham. The parish includes the hamlets of Foscote, Leigh Delamere, Littleton Drew and Sevington, and part of the hamlet of The Gibb. The Gauze Brook, a small tributary of the Avon, rises near Littleton Drew and flows east across the parish. The M4 motorway was opened in 1971 across the south of the parish, passing close to The Gibb, Foscote, Sevington and Leigh Delamere.
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Background
History
The Fosse Way Roman road crosses the parish from north to southwest. The Domesday Book of 1086 recorded settlements of 23 households at Gretelintone, 15 at Sevamentone (Sevington) and 16 at Liteltone (Littleton Drew). The Grittleton estate was bought in 1828 by Joseph Neeld, a London lawyer who had inherited a considerable sum. Over time he replaced the manor house with a much larger building, and built lodges and extensive stables. His philanthropy in the parish included the rebuilding of the near-derelict church at Leigh Delamere and construction of a row of six almshouses nearby; farms were improved and houses were built for estate workers, together with a small private school at…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5187, -2.2032
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Grittleton
- Postcode
- SN14
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Phone
- 07530 252793
- Population
- 459
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham — 8.7 km
- Official site
- www.grittleton.info
Sources
- wikidata: Q781293 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Grittleton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Grittleton village2 19y07.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Grittleton House
Historic houses · 0.1 km
The Neeld Arms
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Grittleton Strict Baptist Chapel
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Rat Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
St Margaret of Antioch Church, Leigh Delamere
Historic churches · 2.6 km
Two Unidentified Monuments South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Margaret
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Stone cross in churchyard, Littleton Drew
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Castle Combe Castle
Castles · 3.0 km
Castle Combe Castle
Literary houses · 3.0 km
Castle Combe
Castles · 3.0 km
Bridge Over Bybrook About 500 Metres North Noth West Of Manor House Hotel
Historic bridges · 3.2 km
Grittleton is a village located in South East England with a population of 459. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 459
- Constituency
- South Cotswolds
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Things to see in Grittleton
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Grittleton House
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Grittleton Strict Baptist Chapel
Grittleton Strict Baptist Chapel — church in Grittleton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Lanhill Barrow
Lanhill Barrow — long barrow 300m south of Sparrow Farm.
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Sheldon Manor
Sheldon Manor — Grade I listed manor house in Chippenham Without, United Kingdom.
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Smithcombe House
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Margaret of Antioch Church, Leigh Delamere
St Margaret of Antioch Church, Leigh Delamere — church in Grittleton, UK.
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The Coach House
The Coach House — house in Biddestone, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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The Dower House
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The Old Court House
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The Old Police House
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Weavers House
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📷 5Gardens · South West England
Fosse Farmhouse
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📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Manor House Hotel
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Medieval market cross immediately east of St Andrew's Church
Medieval market cross immediately east of St Andrew's Church — a Grade II-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Stone cross in churchyard, Littleton Drew
Stone cross in churchyard, Littleton Drew — a Grade II-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Priory Manor
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Kington Manor
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Bridge Over Bybrook About 500 Metres North Noth West Of Manor House Hotel
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Market Cross Cottage And War Memorial
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Two Unidentified Monuments South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Margaret
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary
Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bennett Monument In Churchyard About 2 Metres North Of East End Of North Aisle Of Church Of St Mary
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Grittleton House
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The Neeld Arms
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Grittleton Strict Baptist Chapel
Grittleton Strict Baptist Chapel — church in Grittleton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Rat Hill
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Margaret of Antioch Church, Leigh Delamere
St Margaret of Antioch Church, Leigh Delamere — church in Grittleton, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Grittleton
Places to stay
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Hotels · South West England
Whatley Manor
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
Bell House Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Neeld Arms
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Radnor Arms
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Old Road Tavern
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The Cross Keys Inn
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The Pheasant Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grittleton?
- Grittleton is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN14), in the parish of Grittleton.
- What is Grittleton?
- Grittleton — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grittleton?
- The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN14.
- Is Grittleton a protected site?
- Yes — Grittleton is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Grittleton free to visit?
- Yes, Grittleton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grittleton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN14. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.