Towns & cities · South West England
Poulshot
Poulshot — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Melksham · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Poulshot is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 370 people. Address: SN10. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England". Coordinates: 51.3300°, -2.0500°.
Photo gallery
Official information
Poulshot is a parish that provides information about its council, meetings, and community activities. The council meets bi-monthly to discuss local issues and updates from various clubs and societies. The venue for meetings is accessible and open to the public.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Poulshot (pronounced Pole-shot) is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England. Its nearest town is Devizes, about 2.5 miles (4 km) to the northeast. The parish includes the hamlet of Townsend. The A361 Trowbridge-Devizes road forms part of the northern boundary of the parish, while most of the western boundary is the Summerham Brook, a tributary of the Semington Brook.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The Domesday survey of 1086 recorded around 70 households in the area, a relatively large number, although it is not possible to identify which settlements this number refers to. By 1242, the overlord of the manor was John FitzAlan, who was lord of Keevil manor. The Wiltshire Victoria County History traces the later owners, including Sir John Lovel (1341–1408), Gifford Long (c.1576–1635) and the Long family of Rood Ashton. The landowner in 1953 was Viscount Long of Wraxall. Manor Farmhouse, south of the village green, is a 17th-century timber-framed house which was re-fronted in brick in the early 18th century. In the 17th century, John Aubrey wrote in his Natural History of…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3300, -2.0500
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Poulshot
- Postcode
- SN10
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Population
- 370
- Nearest railway station
- Melksham — 8.6 km
- Official site
- www.poulshotparishcouncil.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q929228 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Poulshot (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Raven, Poulshot - geograph.org.uk - 197451.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Mill Farm Glamping
Campsites · 0.3 km
Bulkington War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Foxhangers Canalside Holidays
Campsites · 2.5 km
Marsh Lane Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
Caen Hill Flight of Locks
Viewpoints · 2.7 km
Seend Park
Manor houses · 2.8 km
Porch House
Historic houses · 2.9 km
Potterne Field
Natural landmarks · 2.9 km
.jpg?width=1200)
The Manor House
Historic houses · 3.0 km
Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 3.0 km
Seend War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.0 km
_(geograph_7386295).jpg?width=1200)
Seend House
Historic houses · 3.0 km
Poulshot is a village in South East England with a population of 370. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 370
- Constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Poulshot
15 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Poulshot →
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Potterne, Wiltshire County, England.
📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Porch House
Porch House — Grade I listed house in Potterne, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Seend House
Seend House — house in Seend, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
The Manor House
The Manor House — house in Seend, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Potterne Field
Potterne Field — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Seend Park
Seend Park — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Potterne War Memorial
Potterne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Seend War Memorial
Seend War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Soldiers' Walk
Soldiers' Walk — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Mill Farm Glamping
Mill Farm Glamping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Wiltshire County Scout Centre
Wiltshire County Scout Centre — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Seend Hill
Seend Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 99 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 145 m.
Nearby
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Mill Farm Glamping
Mill Farm Glamping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bulkington War Memorial
Bulkington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Foxhangers Canalside Holidays
Foxhangers Canalside Holidays — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Marsh Lane Bridge
Marsh Lane Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
Caen Hill Flight of Locks
Caen Hill Flight of Locks is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Seend Park
Seend Park — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Poulshot
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Mill Farm Glamping
Mill Farm Glamping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Foxhangers Canalside Holidays
Foxhangers Canalside Holidays — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Devizes Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Devizes Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Three Magpies
The Three Magpies — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Wiltshire County Scout Centre
Wiltshire County Scout Centre — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Bear Hotel
The Bear Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Swan Hotel
Black Swan Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Castle Public House
The Castle Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The White Swan Public House
The White Swan Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Sun Public House
The Sun Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
More towns in this region
Flagship📷 10Towns & cities · South West England
Shoscombe
Shoscombe — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
Flagship📷 10Towns & cities · South West England
Tarrant Keyneston
Tarrant Keyneston — village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Towns & cities · South West England
Arne
Arne — village in Purbeck, Dorset, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poulshot?
- Poulshot is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN10), in the parish of Poulshot.
- What is Poulshot?
- Poulshot — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England.
- How do I get to Poulshot?
- The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN10.
- Is Poulshot a protected site?
- Yes — Poulshot is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Poulshot free to visit?
- Yes, Poulshot is free to enter.
- How do I get to Poulshot?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN10. It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency.