Towns & cities · South West England
West Lavington
West Lavington — 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
West Lavington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,281 people. Address: SN10. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2740°, -1.9910°.
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Official information
West Lavington is a parish that promotes community involvement and quality of life for its residents. Visitors can explore local history, recreation areas, and participate in community events and projects.
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
West Lavington is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, on the north edge of Salisbury Plain, on the A360 road between Devizes and Salisbury, about 5 miles (8 km) south of Devizes. The parish includes the hamlet of Littleton Panell. The parish was formerly known as Bishops' Lavington, the land having been granted to Roger, Bishop of Salisbury in 1136, and remaining in the hands of the bishopric throughout the Middle Ages.
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Background
History
Domesday Book has two entries for Laventone, in the area of the present Market Lavington and West Lavington; these had a combined population of 38 households. A further 25 households were recorded at Liteltone, corresponding to Littleton Pannell. Although Domesday does not mention a church or priest, tithes from West Lavington church (together with that at Potterne) are mentioned in 1091, and later endowed a prebendary at Salisbury Cathedral. From 1136, Bishops of Salisbury held land at West Lavington, sometimes considered to be part of their holding at Potterne. The Dauntsey family held some land from at least 1474, and Sir John Dauntsey was the tenant of the bishop's manor at the time of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2740, -1.9910
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- West Lavington
- Postcode
- SN10
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Population
- 1,281
- Official site
- www.westlavington.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q735972 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Lavington, Wiltshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: West Lavington All Saints.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Dial House
Historic houses · 0.1 km
West Lavington War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Dauntsey's School
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
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Market Lavington
Towns & cities · 1.2 km
West Lavington
Castles · 1.4 km
Market Lavington War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Church of St Mary, Market Lavington
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, Approximately 21 Metres North Of Vestry, Church Of St Mary
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Fowle Monument And Railings In Churchyard, C.18 Metres North East Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Market Lavington Museum
Museums · 1.6 km
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The Old House
Historic houses · 1.6 km
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The Red House
Historic houses · 1.6 km
West Lavington is a village in South East England with a population of 1,281. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,281
- Constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Top categories near here
Things to see in West Lavington
11 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in West Lavington →
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Dial House
Dial House — listed building in Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Laurel House
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
West Lavington War Memorial
West Lavington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Little Cheverell War Memorial
Little Cheverell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, Approximatley 4 Metres South Of Tower, Church Of St Peter
Unidentified Monument In Churchyard, Approximatley 4 Metres South Of Tower, Church Of St Peter — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Butcher Monument In Churchyard, Approximately 5 Metres East Of East End, Church Of St Peter, Little Cheverell
Butcher Monument In Churchyard, Approximately 5 Metres East Of East End, Church Of St Peter, Little Cheverell — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Dauntsey's School
Dauntsey's School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
West Lavington Down
West Lavington Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Lavington Down
Lavington Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Rough Down
Rough Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 179 m.
Nearby
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Dial House
Dial House — listed building in Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
West Lavington War Memorial
West Lavington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Dauntsey's School
Dauntsey's School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Towns & cities · South West England
Market Lavington
Market Lavington — village in Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Market Lavington War Memorial
Market Lavington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near West Lavington
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Wiltshire County Scout Centre
Wiltshire County Scout Centre — a campsite in england south east.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Mill Farm Glamping
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Peppermill Hotel
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Bear Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Swan Hotel
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📷 6Restaurants · South West England
New China Cottage
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Bell Public House
The Old Bell Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Castle Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The White Swan Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Lavington?
- West Lavington is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN10), in the parish of West Lavington.
- What is West Lavington?
- West Lavington — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to West Lavington?
- Drivers can use postcode SN10.
- Is West Lavington a protected site?
- Yes — West Lavington is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is West Lavington free to visit?
- Yes, West Lavington is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Lavington?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN10. It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency.