Towns & cities · South West England
Minety
Minety — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hayes Knoll · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Minety is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,398 people. Address: SN16. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.6106°, -1.9581°.
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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.
From the Wikipedia article
Minety (/'maɪn.tiː/) is a village in north Wiltshire, England, between Malmesbury – 6 miles (9.7 km) to the west – and Swindon. It takes its name from the water mint plant found growing in ditches around the village, and has previously been known as Myntey. It has a primary school and a successful rugby club.
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Background
History
Fragments of an Anglo-Saxon carved stone cross shaft were found in the foundations of the church in the 1890s. An estate at Minety was granted to Malmesbury Abbey by Æthelwulf in the 830s. This, together with the rectory estate, passed to Salisbury diocese in 1270 and financed the Archdeacon of Wiltshire. Apart from this, land around Minety was part of the royal manor of Cirencester in the 11th century, and the manor was given to Cirencester Abbey in the early 12th century. Later owners included George Pitt, 1st Baron Rivers. The local clay is suitable for firing, fuelled by timber from the surrounding Forest of Braydon, and there is evidence of Roman tile-making. 'Minety ware' produced in…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6106, -1.9581
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Minety
- Postcode
- SN16
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Population
- 1,398
- Nearest railway station
- Hayes Knoll — 7.7 km
- Official site
- www.minety.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q1215942 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Minety (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The centre of Minety - geograph.org.uk - 302193.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Minety War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Three Telling And Parker Monuments In The Churchyard, 4 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St Leonard
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Three Monuments In The Churchyard, 1 To 3 Metres East Of South Porch, Church Of St Leonard
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Bury Hill hillfort
Vineyards · 2.7 km
Bury Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Cox Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Clattinger Farm
Wildlife reserves · 3.6 km
All Saints Church, Leigh
Historic churches · 3.8 km
Medieval settlement and associated field system at Clattinger Farm
Vineyards · 3.9 km
Sundays Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.9 km
Horse And Jockey Public House
Historic pubs · 3.9 km
First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel
Memorials & monuments · 3.9 km
Minety is a village located in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 1,398. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,398
- Constituency
- South Cotswolds
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Things to see in Minety
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Ramps Hill
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Sundays Hill
Sundays Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 125 m.
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Wood Hill
Wood Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 117 m.
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
All Saints Church, Leigh
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📷 3Wildlife reserves · South West England
Clattinger Farm
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Cotswold Lakes
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel
First World War memorial plinth in the churchyard of Leigh All Saints' Old Chancel — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Minety War Memorial
Minety War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Three Telling And Parker Monuments In The Churchyard, 4 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St Leonard
Three Telling And Parker Monuments In The Churchyard, 4 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St Leonard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Three Monuments In The Churchyard, 1 To 3 Metres East Of South Porch, Church Of St Leonard
Three Monuments In The Churchyard, 1 To 3 Metres East Of South Porch, Church Of St Leonard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Vineyards · South West England
Medieval settlement and associated field system at Clattinger Farm
Medieval settlement and associated field system at Clattinger Farm — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Bury Hill hillfort
Bury Hill hillfort — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Bury Hill
Bury Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 112 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Cox Hill
Cox Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 106 m.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Minety War Memorial
Minety War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Three Telling And Parker Monuments In The Churchyard, 4 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St Leonard
Three Telling And Parker Monuments In The Churchyard, 4 Metres South East Of Chancel, Church Of St Leonard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Three Monuments In The Churchyard, 1 To 3 Metres East Of South Porch, Church Of St Leonard
Three Monuments In The Churchyard, 1 To 3 Metres East Of South Porch, Church Of St Leonard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Bury Hill hillfort
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Bury Hill
Bury Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 112 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Cox Hill
Cox Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 106 m.
Where to eat & stay near Minety
Places to stay
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Rouselands Farm Camping
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Cotswold Lakes Camping
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Hoburne Cotswold
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Angel Hotel
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📷 2Caravan parks · South West England
Southfield Farm Caravan Site
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Whychurch Farm Camping
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Horse And Jockey Public House
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The Maltster Public House
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The Wild Duck Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Minety?
- Minety is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SN16), in the parish of Minety.
- What is Minety?
- Minety — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Minety?
- The nearest railway station is Hayes Knoll, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN16.
- Is Minety a protected site?
- Yes — Minety is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Minety free to visit?
- Yes, Minety is free to enter.
- How do I get to Minety?
- The nearest railway station is Hayes Knoll, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN16.