Towns & cities · South East England
Upavon
Upavon — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Upavon in Wiltshire, the nearest railway station is Pewsey, located 6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Upavon is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,175 people. Address: SN9. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.2940°, -1.8080°.
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Official information
Upavon is a picturesque village located in Wiltshire, England, known for its charming cottages and scenic landscapes. The village is situated along the River Avon and is surrounded by fields, making it a delightful spot for visitors to explore its history and natural beauty.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Upavon is a rural village and civil parish in the county of Wiltshire, England. As its name suggests, it is on the upper portion of the River Avon which runs from north to south through the village. It is on the north edge of Salisbury Plain about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Pewsey, 10 miles (16 km) southeast of the market town of Devizes, and 20 miles (32 km) north of the cathedral city of Salisbury. The A345 and A342 roads run through the village.
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Background
History
Occupation of the area dates back to the Iron Age and Romano-British settlement at Casterley Camp, approximately 1.5 mi southwest of the current village, and to the southeast was the small Iron Age settlement of Chisenbury Camp. The first mention of Upavon is in the 1086 Domesday Book as Oppavrene; although no population was recorded, it can be estimated that the village supported some 200 to 250 people. The village prospered during the 12th and 13th centuries and started to develop features that are recognisable today. A large Norman church replaced the previous Saxon one, a manor house was built in the south of the village and a market square developed west of the church, in the area that…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2940, -1.8080
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Upavon
- Postcode
- SN9
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Population
- 1,175
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey — 6 km
- Official site
- www.upavonpc.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1229979 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Upavon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Upavon church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Upavon Cemetery War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Rushall Manor Park Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Upavon Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Group Of Fowle Monuments In Churchyard, 8 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Peter
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Chisenbury Camp
Hill forts · 2.0 km
The Woodbridge Camp SIte
Campsites · 2.2 km
Charlton Manor
Caravan parks · 2.4 km
Casterley Camp
Hill forts · 2.4 km
Manningford Abbots
Villages · 2.6 km
Cliff Monument In Churchyard, 15 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St James
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Melcock Monument In Churchyard, 9 Metres South Of Nave, Church Of St James
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Cleave Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Upavon is a village located in South East England with a population of 1,175. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,175
- Constituency
- East Wiltshire
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Things to see in Upavon
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Chisenbury Camp
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Rushall Manor Park Bridge
Rushall Manor Park Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Upavon Cemetery War Memorial
Upavon Cemetery War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Group Of Fowle Monuments In Churchyard, 8 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Peter
Group Of Fowle Monuments In Churchyard, 8 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Peter — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Three Baden Monuments In Churchyard, 14 Metres South Of Tower, Church Of All Saints
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The Woodbridge Camp SIte
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Charlton Manor
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Cleave Hill
Cleave Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 170 m.
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Upavon Hill
Upavon Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 179 m.
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Upavon Cemetery War Memorial
Upavon Cemetery War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Rushall Manor Park Bridge
Rushall Manor Park Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Upavon Hill
Upavon Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 179 m.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Group Of Fowle Monuments In Churchyard, 8 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Peter
Group Of Fowle Monuments In Churchyard, 8 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Peter — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Chisenbury Camp
Chisenbury Camp — site of an Iron Age univallate hillfort located in Wiltshire, England.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
The Woodbridge Camp SIte
The Woodbridge Camp SIte — a campsite in england south east.
Where to eat & stay near Upavon
Places to stay
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The Woodbridge Camp SIte
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Charlton Manor
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Totteridge Farm
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The Bruce Arms Campsite
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Stonehenge Touring Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upavon?
- Upavon is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN9), in the parish of Upavon.
- What is Upavon?
- Upavon — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Upavon?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN9.
- Is Upavon a protected site?
- Yes — Upavon is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Upavon free to visit?
- Yes, Upavon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Upavon?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN9.