Towns & cities · South West England
Steeple Ashton
Steeple Ashton — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Trowbridge · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Steeple Ashton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 925 people. Address: BA14. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3200°, -2.1400°.
Photo gallery
Official information
Steeple Ashton is a parish in Wiltshire, known for its picturesque local area and community events. Visitors can explore the village's history, attend council meetings, and view a community gallery showcasing the beauty of the surroundings.
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
Steeple Ashton is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Trowbridge. In 2021 the parish had a population of 1221. In the north of the parish are the hamlets of Ashton Common and Bullenhill.
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Background
Architecture
The manor house, northeast of the church, was built in 1647 for the Bennett family, in brick with a three-gabled limestone ashlar front. The house and its estate was bought in 1799 by Richard Long of Rood Ashton, The Listing indicated that many modifications were made to the manor in the 20th century. The manor was offered for sale in mid 2020, after being upgraded over the previous decade; for example, an atrium was added, "linking the main body of the house to an adjoining courtyard", according to Country Life. Amenities included three reception rooms, six bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms. Five other houses in the parish are Grade II* listed, including Ashton House (c. 1400) and Black…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3200, -2.1400
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Steeple Ashton
- Postcode
- BA14
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Phone
- 01373 864127
- Population
- 925
- Nearest railway station
- Trowbridge — 5.2 km
- Official site
- www.steeple-ashton.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1850243 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Steeple Ashton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Steeple Ashton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Steeple Ashton is a village located in South East England with a population of 925. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 925
- Constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Steeple Ashton
5 attractions within 12 km.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Ashton House
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Steeple Ashton
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Steeple Ashton — church in Steeple Ashton, UK.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · South West England
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Steeple Ashton
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Steeple Ashton — church in Steeple Ashton, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Ashton House
Ashton House — house in Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Great Hinton
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Keevil War Memorial
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📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Keevil Manor
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Where to eat & stay near Steeple Ashton
Places to stay
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West Wiltshire Scouts Jubilee Wood Campsite
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📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Devizes Camping and Caravanning Club Site
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Three Magpies
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Copse Farm Camping
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Mill Farm Glamping
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Castle Public House
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The White Swan Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Sun Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Steeple Ashton?
- Steeple Ashton is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA14), in the parish of Steeple Ashton.
- What is Steeple Ashton?
- Steeple Ashton — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Steeple Ashton?
- The nearest railway station is Trowbridge, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA14.
- Is Steeple Ashton a protected site?
- Yes — Steeple Ashton is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Steeple Ashton free to visit?
- Yes, Steeple Ashton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Steeple Ashton?
- The nearest railway station is Trowbridge, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA14.