Henley

Settlement in Wiltshire

England

Henley

Wadswick Trig Point Flush Bracket S2486 Credit: thejackrustles

Henley is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated about 6 miles southeast of the larger town of Devizes, Henley is home to a close-knit community of approximately 500 residents. The village is nestled amidst picturesque rolling hills, offering a tranquil and idyllic setting for its inhabitants.

Henley boasts a rich historical heritage, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Roman period. The village is characterized by its charming thatched cottages, many of which have been carefully preserved and still retain their original architecture. The St Peter's Church, a notable landmark in Henley, is an ancient structure with a history spanning several centuries.

Despite its small size, Henley offers a range of amenities to its residents. The village has a local pub, The Bell, which serves as a social hub for the community. There is also a village hall that hosts various events and activities, contributing to the strong sense of community spirit that permeates Henley.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking and cycling, with numerous footpaths and trails crisscrossing the area. Henley is also within close proximity to the World Heritage Site of Avebury, known for its Neolithic stone circle and ancient monuments.

Overall, Henley is a charming and peaceful village that offers a serene lifestyle amidst the beauty of the Wiltshire countryside. It is a place where history meets community, making it an attractive destination for those seeking a tranquil retreat in rural England.

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Henley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.407551/-2.252579 or Grid Reference ST8267. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wadswick Trig Point Flush Bracket S2486

thejackrustles

A well worn path

thejackrustles

Ashley Garage

This Shell service station Link

stands on the A4 a little west of Box. As with all petrol stations in the Bath area, the price of fuel is rather high compared with the going rate in nearby Bristol and Chippenham, which is where canny Bathonians tend to fill up.

HelenK

Cemetery Chapel, Box

Eirian Evans

3 Kingsdown House, Kingsdown, Box

Grade II listed early 19th-century house Link

From the listing: Built as part of the extensions to the private asylum at Kingsdown House, possibly as a doctor's residence.

Steve Roberts

1 Kingsdown House, Kingsdown, Box

Grade II listed former lunatic asylum, now house, early 18th century with Victorian embellishment. Link

Gate piers and railings, early 19th, also listed. Link

Steve Roberts

1 and 2 Kingsdown House, Kingsdown, Box

Grade II listed former lunatic asylum, now houses, early 18th century with Victorian embellishment. Link

No.1 (left) early 18th century, No. 2 19th century.

Steve Roberts

St Thomas a Becket church, Box, from SE

Parish church of Box, Wiltshire. Grade I listed. Link

Steve Roberts

Old Milestone, Box

Against the barn wall adjacent to a stone buttress. On a grass verge, a foot above the road level. There are two nearby milestones, a missing one to the West, by ST8367 : Old Toll House by Kingsdown Road, Blue Vein would have indicated Bath 6, while to the East ST8367 : Old Milestone by the A365, Devizes Road, Box Fiveways it was Bath 7. This may indicate this milestone was abandoned quite early on, or the 1899 map was in error. A fourth ST8367 : Old Milestone by the A365, Devizes Road, Box to the NE would have said Bath 7. Inscription (was): Bath 7 Milestone Society National ID: WI_LB_BABH07

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Lower Wadswick

On the north side of the A365, on Wiltshire footpath Box58. Looking from the road, the view looking South is ST8467 : Stone Stile, Lower Wadswick.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Lower Wadswick

On the north side of the A365, on Wiltshire footpath Box58. Looking to the road, the view looking North is ST8467 : Stone Stile, Lower Wadswick.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Lower Wadswick

On Wiltshire footpath BOX58, looking North to the A365. The view from the road is ST8467 : Stone Stile, Lower Wadswick.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Lower Wadswick

On Wiltshire footpath BOX58, looking South from the A365. The view looking to the road is ST8467 : Stone Stile, Lower Wadswick.

Mr Red

Box from the air

The main railway line crosses the right side of the image horizontally and then abruptly disappears into the Box Tunnel before reaching the central wood. Below is the A4.

Derek Harper