Towns & cities · South West England
Semington
Semington — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Melksham · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Semington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 830 people. Address: BA14. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.3430°, -2.1510°.
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Official information
Semington is a historic village located just south of Melksham, known for its picturesque surroundings and community amenities. Visitors can explore the village's footpaths, the Kennet & Avon Canal, and St George’s Church, which dates back to around 1300.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Semington is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England. The village is about 2 miles (3 km) south of Melksham and about 3 miles (5 km) northeast of Trowbridge. The parish includes the hamlets of Little Marsh and Littleton. The village has two locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, known as the Semington Locks, and nearby is the start of the disused Wilts and Berks Canal.
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Background
History
Anciently, Semington and Littleton were each tithings of Steeple Ashton parish (Semington village being about 2+1/4 mi north of Steeple Ashton village). In the late 19th century the civil parish of Semington was formed from the two tithings, and in 1894 the ancient parish of Whaddon was added to it. Whaddon was transferred to Hilperton in the late 20th century. The population of the parish was in the range 400 to 500 for many years, from the 1841 census to that of 1931. Numbers then gradually increased to reach 930 in 2011.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3430, -2.1510
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Semington
- Postcode
- BA14
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Population
- 830
- Nearest railway station
- Melksham — 4.2 km
- Official site
- www.semington-village.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q512078 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Semington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Semington.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Semington War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Semington Aqueduct
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Semington Locks
Canal locks · 0.6 km
New Semington Aqueduct
Aqueducts · 1.0 km
New Semington Aqueduct
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Bridge Immediately North North West Of Whaddon Grove Farmhouse
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Medieval settlement of Whaddon, 260m west of Whaddon Grove Farm
Vineyards · 1.7 km
Great Hinton
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
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Monkton House
Historic houses · 2.3 km
Bowerhill Community Picnic Area
Natural landmarks · 2.5 km
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Oriel House
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Hilperton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Semington is a village located in South East England with a population of 830. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 830
- Constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
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Things to see in Semington
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Melksham War Memorial
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Monkton House
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📷 5Aqueducts · South West England
New Semington Aqueduct
New Semington Aqueduct — bridge in United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
New Semington Aqueduct
New Semington Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Semington Aqueduct
Semington Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Canal locks · South West England
Semington Locks
Semington Locks — lock in Semington, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Melksham House
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Bridge Immediately North North West Of Whaddon Grove Farmhouse
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Semington War Memorial
Semington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bruges Monument Ana Railed Enclosure Against South Wall Of South Aisle Of Church Of St Michael
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📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Medieval settlement of Whaddon, 260m west of Whaddon Grove Farm
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Semington War Memorial
Semington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Semington Aqueduct
Semington Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Canal locks · South West England
Semington Locks
Semington Locks — lock in Semington, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Aqueducts · South West England
New Semington Aqueduct
New Semington Aqueduct — bridge in United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
New Semington Aqueduct
New Semington Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Immediately North North West Of Whaddon Grove Farmhouse
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Where to eat & stay near Semington
Places to stay
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The Three Magpies
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📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Priory Steps
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Places to eat & drink
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The Sun Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Semington?
- Semington is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA14), in the parish of Semington.
- What is Semington?
- Semington — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Semington?
- The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA14.
- Is Semington a protected site?
- Yes — Semington is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Semington free to visit?
- Yes, Semington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Semington?
- The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA14.