Towns & cities · South West England
Sherston
Sherston — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Sherston is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,418 people. Address: SN16. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.5727°, -2.2121°.
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Official information
Sherston is a picturesque Cotswold village located in Wiltshire, known for its charming countryside and community activities. Visitors can explore the village's sights, enjoy local walks, and participate in various events organized by the parish council.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Sherston is a village and civil parish about 5 miles (8 km) west of Malmesbury in Wiltshire, England. The parish is bounded to the north by the county boundary with Gloucestershire, and to the southeast by the Fosse Way, a Roman road. The parish includes the hamlets of Easton Town, immediately east of Sherston; Pinkney, further east along the Malmesbury road; and Willesley, to the north. The infant River Avon passes Sherston, Easton Town and Pinkney, on its way to Malmesbury. The parish lies within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Background
History
The Fosse Way, a major Roman road, passes nearby and forms the southeastern boundary of the modern parish. A Romano-British farmhouse from around 350 was discovered at Vancelettes Farm, north of Sherston village. The earliest surviving record of Sherston, then called Scorranstone, is an Anglo-Saxon document of 896. The parish church was built or rebuilt in the 12th century, and at some point a borough was laid out south of the church, with a broad market place where a weekly market was held from 1241 or earlier. Most of Sherston village was designated as a Conservation Area in 1973. Sherston Software, makers of educational games, was established in 1984 and continued in business in the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5727, -2.2121
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Sherston
- Postcode
- SN16
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Population
- 1,418
- Official site
- www.sherston.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1221534 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sherston, Wiltshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sherston.wiltshire.arp.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Holy Cross Memorial Lych Gate
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Ec Hill Monument In Churchyard About 4 Metres East Of Chancel Of Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Ethelbert
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
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Sopworth War Memorial
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Bridge Over River Avon
Historic bridges · 2.9 km
The Pump House
Historic houses · 2.9 km
Luckington Manor
Stately homes · 3.1 km
Unidentified Monument In Churchyard About 7 Metres North East Of Tower Of Church Of St Giles
Memorials & monuments · 3.2 km
Sherston is a village in South East England with a population of 1,418. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,418
- Constituency
- South Cotswolds
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Things to see in Sherston
18 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Sherston →
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of the Holy Cross, Sherston
Church of the Holy Cross, Sherston — church in Sherston, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Roman Settlement (site of)
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Norton Manor
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📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Foxley Manor
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📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over River Avon
Bridge Over River Avon — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge About 50 Metres Sse Of Rectory Farmhouse At Ngr St838841
Bridge About 50 Metres Sse Of Rectory Farmhouse At Ngr St838841 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Holy Cross Memorial Lych Gate
Holy Cross Memorial Lych Gate — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Unidentified Monument In Churchyard About 7 Metres North East Of Tower Of Church Of St Giles
Unidentified Monument In Churchyard About 7 Metres North East Of Tower Of Church Of St Giles — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Gardens · South West England
Westonbirt House
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📷 4Piers · South West England
Doughton Manor And Gate Piers To North
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Highgrove House
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📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Immediately North Of Pickards Lodge
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Westonbirt Wishes Bronze
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📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Westonbirt School
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📷 5Botanic gardens · South West England
Westonbirt Arboretum
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Holy Cross Memorial Lych Gate
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of the Holy Cross, Sherston
Church of the Holy Cross, Sherston — church in Sherston, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge About 50 Metres Sse Of Rectory Farmhouse At Ngr St838841
Bridge About 50 Metres Sse Of Rectory Farmhouse At Ngr St838841 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Ec Hill Monument In Churchyard About 4 Metres East Of Chancel Of Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Ethelbert
Ec Hill Monument In Churchyard About 4 Metres East Of Chancel Of Church Of Saint Mary And Saint Ethelbert — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of Saint Mary and Saint Ethelbert
Church of Saint Mary and Saint Ethelbert — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Luckington Court
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Where to eat & stay near Sherston
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Hare & Hounds Hotel
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Hotels · South West England
Whatley Manor
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Burton Hill Caravan Park
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The Kings Arms Hotel
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📷 6Hotels · South West England
The Close Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
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The Three Cups Public House
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📷 7Cafés · South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sherston?
- Sherston is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN16), in the parish of Sherston.
- What is Sherston?
- Sherston — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Sherston?
- Drivers can use postcode SN16.
- Is Sherston a protected site?
- Yes — Sherston is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sherston free to visit?
- Yes, Sherston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sherston?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN16. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.