Towns & cities · South West England
Stapleford
Stapleford — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury · 9.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Stapleford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 259 people. Address: SP3. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, UK". Coordinates: 51.1360°, -1.9020°.
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Official information
Stapleford is a historic village located between Stonehenge and the Iron Age Fort of Yarnbury. It features a Norman church with ornate arches and a large graveyard, as well as remnants of a twelfth-century castle. The village has a rich history dating back to the Domesday Book and showcases traditional rural life.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Till SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Stapleford is a village and civil parish about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Wilton, Wiltshire, England. The village is on the River Till, just above its confluence with the River Wylye. The village is on the B3083 road, which joins the A36 at the southern end of the village. The parish includes the hamlet of Serrington, on the A36 0.25 miles (400 m) west of the B3083 junction.
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Background
History
The Domesday survey of 1086 recorded an estate held by Swein at Stapleford, with 28 households. The manor passed to the Hussey family; in part, from the late 14th century the Sturmy family and then the Seymours, including John Seymour (1474–1536), father of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's third wife. Land remained in Seymour ownership until the 1940s. Other land passed to the Giffards in the 14th century, and through the Mautravers, in 1405 to the Earls of Arundel, then from 1580 various owners including Sir Richard Howe, 2nd Baronet, the Barons Chedworth and (from 1808 until c. 1896) the Barons Ashburton. Until at least the 1890s, two more settlement names were shown on maps of the parish. Over…
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- Coordinates
- 51.1360, -1.9020
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Stapleford
- Postcode
- SP3
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Phone
- 07831 836 521
- Population
- 259
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 9.9 km
- Official site
- www.staplefordwiltspc.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q662565 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stapleford, Wiltshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Village scene, Stapleford - geograph.org.uk - 1101304.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
River Till, Wiltshire
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Stoford Bridge
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Grovely Castle and earthworks N of Grovely Wood
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Ebsbury Hill
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Ebsbury
Vineyards · 2.6 km
Stapleford is a town located in South East England with a population of 259. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 259
- Constituency
- East Wiltshire
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Yarnbury Castle
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Chain Hill
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Ebsbury Hill
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Stapleford Castle
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Chain Hill
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The Penning
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Where to eat & stay near Stapleford
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stapleford?
- Stapleford is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3), in the parish of Stapleford.
- What is Stapleford?
- Stapleford — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, UK.
- How do I get to Stapleford?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP3.
- Is Stapleford a protected site?
- Yes — Stapleford is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Till SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Stapleford free to visit?
- Yes, Stapleford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stapleford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.