Towns & cities · South West England
Kingston Deverill
Kingston Deverill — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Longleat · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kingston Deverill, the nearest railway station is Longleat, located 7.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Kingston Deverill is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 235 people. Address: BA12. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England". Coordinates: 51.1330°, -2.2200°.
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Official information
Kingston Deverill is the largest of the three Upper Deverills villages, nestled behind the church of St Mary the Virgin. Visitors can explore the scenic rural landscapes, ancient chalklands, and historical sites, including remnants from Roman times.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Kingston Deverill is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England. Its nearest towns are Mere, about 3+1⁄2 miles (6 km) to the southwest, and Warminster, about 5 miles (8 km) to the northeast. The parish and its demographic figures include the village of Monkton Deverill. To the north of the village, under the slope of Cold Kitchen Hill, is the hamlet of Whitepits. The parish is in the Deverill Valley which carries the upper waters of the River Wylye. The six villages of the valley – Kingston, Monkton, Brixton Deverill, Hill Deverill, Longbridge Deverill and Crockerton – are known as the Deverills.
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Background
History
The area has many bowl barrows, from the Bronze Age or earlier, including one close to the present church. On Whitepits Down is a long linear earthwork from a similar era. The site of a Romano-Celtic temple on Whitecliff Down in the north of the parish is surrounded by evidence of occupation in the Iron Age and earlier. Two Roman roads crossed at the ford at Kingston Deverill. Near one of those roads, a 1st-century copper alloy pan was discovered by a metal detectorist in 2005. Subsequent excavation by Wessex Archaeology uncovered a pit with two more pans and two copper alloy wine strainers. A small settlement of nine households was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, when the land was…
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- Coordinates
- 51.1330, -2.2200
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Kingston Deverill
- Postcode
- BA12
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Phone
- 01985 844385
- Population
- 235
- Nearest railway station
- Longleat — 7.2 km
- Official site
- www.upperdeverills.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17565 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kingston Deverill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 3373801.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kingston Deverill War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Monkton Deverill
Villages · 0.8 km
Whiting Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South Of Tower Of Church Of St Alfred The Great
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Cold Kitchen Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Cold Kitchen Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Brixton Deverill
Towns & cities · 2.3 km
Bidcombe Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
Charnage Down
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Rodmead Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Brimsdown Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.0 km
Brimsdown Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
Unidentified Monument In The Churchyard About 1 Metre North Of Chancel Of Church Of The Assumption
Memorials & monuments · 3.8 km
Kingston Deverill is a village located in South East England with a population of 235. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 235
- Constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Kingston Deverill
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Horningsham Congregational Chapel
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
White Sheet Hill
White Sheet Hill — Named summit at 245 m.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Medieval village of Yarnfield (site of)
Medieval village of Yarnfield (site of) — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
White Sheet Castle
White Sheet Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Kingston Deverill War Memorial
Kingston Deverill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Horningsham War Memorial
Horningsham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Whiting Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South Of Tower Of Church Of St Alfred The Great
Whiting Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South Of Tower Of Church Of St Alfred The Great — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Horningsham
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Bush Farm Bison Centre
Bush Farm Bison Centre — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
White Sheet camp
White Sheet camp — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Yarnfield
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📷 4📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Cold Kitchen Hill
Cold Kitchen Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Long Knoll
Long Knoll — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Brimsdown Hill
Brimsdown Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Little Knoll
Little Knoll — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Little Knoll
Little Knoll — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 256 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Brimsdown Hill
Brimsdown Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 284 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Cold Kitchen Hill
Cold Kitchen Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 257 m.
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Kingston Deverill War Memorial
Kingston Deverill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Whiting Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South Of Tower Of Church Of St Alfred The Great
Whiting Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South Of Tower Of Church Of St Alfred The Great — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Cold Kitchen Hill
Cold Kitchen Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 257 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Cold Kitchen Hill
Cold Kitchen Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Towns & cities · South West England
Brixton Deverill
Brixton Deverill — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Kingston Deverill
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Bush Farm Bison Centre
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Botany Camping & Glamping
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📷 2Campsites · South West England
Two Counties Farm
Two Counties Farm — a campsite in england south east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Longleat Caravan Club Site
Longleat Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Bath Arms
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Bath Arms
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Bell And Crown Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Bell Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Benett Arms
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📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
The Three Swan's Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingston Deverill?
- Kingston Deverill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12), in the parish of Kingston Deverill.
- What is Kingston Deverill?
- Kingston Deverill — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England.
- How do I get to Kingston Deverill?
- The nearest railway station is Longleat, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12.
- Is Kingston Deverill a protected site?
- Yes — Kingston Deverill is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kingston Deverill free to visit?
- Yes, Kingston Deverill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingston Deverill?
- The nearest railway station is Longleat, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12.