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Bauks Hill

Hill, Mountain in Wiltshire

England

Bauks Hill

Grassland, Chute The eastern flank of Shaw Bottom.
Grassland, Chute Credit: Andrew Smith

Bauks Hill is a small hill located in Wiltshire, a county in southwestern England. Situated approximately 4 miles northeast of the town of Marlborough, Bauks Hill is part of the Marlborough Downs, which is a range of chalk hills that stretch across the county.

Standing at an elevation of around 763 feet (233 meters), Bauks Hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is covered in grass and scattered with small shrubs and bushes, creating a picturesque landscape. It is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, who visit to enjoy the scenic beauty and peaceful atmosphere.

The area surrounding Bauks Hill is known for its rich history. The hill is believed to have been used as a site for burial mounds during the Bronze Age, and there are several ancient burial mounds scattered across the Marlborough Downs. The hill is also located near the famous Avebury Stone Circle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which attracts visitors interested in prehistoric monuments.

Bauks Hill is easily accessible by foot, with various footpaths and trails leading to its summit. It is a great destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, offering a chance to explore the stunning Wiltshire countryside. The hill provides an ideal location for a leisurely walk, a picnic, or simply a moment of tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.284376/-1.5924898 or Grid Reference SU2853. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grassland, Chute The eastern flank of Shaw Bottom.
Grassland, Chute
The eastern flank of Shaw Bottom.
Farmland, Chute With the bridleway heading south from Chantry.
Farmland, Chute
With the bridleway heading south from Chantry.
Farmland, Collingbourne Kingston Buildings at Gammon's Farm and the northern tip of Rag Copse seen across a field of barley.
Farmland, Collingbourne Kingston
Buildings at Gammon's Farm and the northern tip of Rag Copse seen across a field of barley.
Line of trees leading to Stert Copse A thin line of trees dividing the fields and providing a corridor between two copses.
Line of trees leading to Stert Copse
A thin line of trees dividing the fields and providing a corridor between two copses.
Edge of Fairoak Copse Taken just as the footpath emerges from the woodland and continues southwards along the edge of the field.
Edge of Fairoak Copse
Taken just as the footpath emerges from the woodland and continues southwards along the edge of the field.
Grass and woodland at Coldridge Bottom
Grass and woodland at Coldridge Bottom
Corn stooks, Upper Chute, Wiltshire
Corn stooks, Upper Chute, Wiltshire
Stooks, Upper Chute, Wiltshire
Stooks, Upper Chute, Wiltshire
Limmer Pond This double pond dates back many centuries and the sense of its antiquity is very apparent. Lying close to several droving routes and the Roman Road known as Chute Causeway, the ponds here were no doubt important watering holes for cattle as they were driven across the downland.
Limmer Pond
This double pond dates back many centuries and the sense of its antiquity is very apparent. Lying close to several droving routes and the Roman Road known as Chute Causeway, the ponds here were no doubt important watering holes for cattle as they were driven across the downland.
Chute Causeway Looking south-eastward.
Chute Causeway
Looking south-eastward.
Chute Causeway Looking south-eastward.
Chute Causeway
Looking south-eastward.
White Lane This byway leads past Gammons Farm towards Chute Causeway. Walking through here in May, one is aware of the smell of wild garlic growing in the woods.
White Lane
This byway leads past Gammons Farm towards Chute Causeway. Walking through here in May, one is aware of the smell of wild garlic growing in the woods.
White Lane towards Gammon's Farm White Lane is a byway and probably an ancient route, but one which was never tarmac surfaced.
White Lane towards Gammon's Farm
White Lane is a byway and probably an ancient route, but one which was never tarmac surfaced.
Track on Shaw Down This track leaves White Lane and gradually descends towards Shaw Bottom. This must be one of the quietest areas in the whole of southern England and seems remote from towns.
Track on Shaw Down
This track leaves White Lane and gradually descends towards Shaw Bottom. This must be one of the quietest areas in the whole of southern England and seems remote from towns.
Track to Shaw Bottom The track descends into a typical downland dry valley, now completely deserted. At the bottom, in the gap between the woodland once stood Shaw Farm, now long since disappeared. My long lost great aunt - Eleanor Susan Hatton was employed here as a servant aged 14 in 1891. She must have walked this track many times.
Track to Shaw Bottom
The track descends into a typical downland dry valley, now completely deserted. At the bottom, in the gap between the woodland once stood Shaw Farm, now long since disappeared. My long lost great aunt - Eleanor Susan Hatton was employed here as a servant aged 14 in 1891. She must have walked this track many times.
Cutting a corner The rising track from Shaw Bottom towards Gammon's Farm cuts the corner of this grid square for a short distance.
Cutting a corner
The rising track from Shaw Bottom towards Gammon's Farm cuts the corner of this grid square for a short distance.
The site of Shaw Farm This is the site of the former Shaw Farm, deep in the recesses of Shaw Bottom, a typical downland dry valley. A farm is known to have existed here in 1773 and the area may once have been the site of a larger settlement. The farm burned down in the 1940's and one can imagine that it would have been extremely difficult to bring fire fighting equipment to this site, or finding sufficient water. My personal interest here goes back to the 1891 census, when a long lost great aunt, Eleanor Susan Hatton, was a servant girl employed here aged 14. Beyond that date there is no trace of her. There is no trace of any foundations on the ground, although to the right of the fence is a pile of rubble containing bricks etc. Doubtful if these are from the farmhouse as they are 'factory' brick.
The site of Shaw Farm
This is the site of the former Shaw Farm, deep in the recesses of Shaw Bottom, a typical downland dry valley. A farm is known to have existed here in 1773 and the area may once have been the site of a larger settlement. The farm burned down in the 1940's and one can imagine that it would have been extremely difficult to bring fire fighting equipment to this site, or finding sufficient water. My personal interest here goes back to the 1891 census, when a long lost great aunt, Eleanor Susan Hatton, was a servant girl employed here aged 14. Beyond that date there is no trace of her. There is no trace of any foundations on the ground, although to the right of the fence is a pile of rubble containing bricks etc. Doubtful if these are from the farmhouse as they are 'factory' brick.
Track at Shaw Bottom One of the many green lanes and trackways in the area between Upper Chute and Collingbourne Ducis. This bridleway is dropping into the valley bottom at the site of Shaw Farm.
Track at Shaw Bottom
One of the many green lanes and trackways in the area between Upper Chute and Collingbourne Ducis. This bridleway is dropping into the valley bottom at the site of Shaw Farm.
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Bauks Hill is located at Grid Ref: SU2853 (Lat: 51.284376, Lng: -1.5924898)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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