East Sharcott

Settlement in Wiltshire

England

East Sharcott

Field off Dragon Lane Field and trees near Pewsey.
Field off Dragon Lane Credit: Wayland Smith

East Sharcott is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and is part of the civil parish of Sharcott. The village is located approximately 5 miles southeast of the town of Devizes and about 17 miles north of the city of Salisbury.

East Sharcott is known for its rural charm and tranquility. The village is characterized by a collection of traditional stone cottages and farmhouses, which add to its quaint and idyllic atmosphere. The surrounding farmland is predominantly used for agriculture, with fields of crops and grazing livestock.

Despite its small size, East Sharcott has a strong sense of community, with a village hall that serves as a hub for various local events and activities. The village is also home to a historic church, St. Leonard's, which dates back to the 12th century and is a notable architectural feature.

The village is well connected to neighboring areas by a network of roads, making it easily accessible. The nearby market town of Devizes provides amenities such as shops, schools, and healthcare facilities, ensuring that residents have access to essential services.

East Sharcott offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for those seeking a rural lifestyle, away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities. Its charm lies in its simplicity and natural beauty, making it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a tranquil retreat in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside.

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East Sharcott Images

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Field off Dragon Lane Field and trees near Pewsey.
Field off Dragon Lane
Field and trees near Pewsey.
Pewsey Road towards Pewsey
Pewsey Road towards Pewsey
Everleigh Road Towards Pewsey.
Everleigh Road
Towards Pewsey.
Manningford Halt railway station (site), Wiltshire Opened in 1932 by the Great Western Railway on the line from Newbury to Taunton, this minor Halt closed in 1966.
View west towards Woodborough and Taunton. The short wooden platforms were in the immediate foreground and no trace apparently remains
Manningford Halt railway station (site), Wiltshire
Opened in 1932 by the Great Western Railway on the line from Newbury to Taunton, this minor Halt closed in 1966. View west towards Woodborough and Taunton. The short wooden platforms were in the immediate foreground and no trace apparently remains
River Street, Pewsey
River Street, Pewsey
Shops for sale in River Street, Pewsey
Shops for sale in River Street, Pewsey
Farmland, Manningford Drove Farm in the former parish of Manningford Abbots is seen across barley from the bridleway running along the former boundary with Manningford Bruce.
Farmland, Manningford
Drove Farm in the former parish of Manningford Abbots is seen across barley from the bridleway running along the former boundary with Manningford Bruce.
Farmland, Manningford These two fields demonstrate the full width of the former parish of Manningford Abbots at this point.  The three former Manningford parishes were very narrow strip parishes rising from the Avon valley in the north-west to edge of Salisbury Plain in their south-eastern parts.
Farmland, Manningford
These two fields demonstrate the full width of the former parish of Manningford Abbots at this point. The three former Manningford parishes were very narrow strip parishes rising from the Avon valley in the north-west to edge of Salisbury Plain in their south-eastern parts.
The Cooper's Arms, Pewsey A country pub down a lane on the edge of Pewsey.
The Cooper's Arms, Pewsey
A country pub down a lane on the edge of Pewsey.
Church Street, Pewsey The A345 heading out of town.
Church Street, Pewsey
The A345 heading out of town.
The Crescent, Pewsey A 20th century post war residential street similar to others all over the country.
The Crescent, Pewsey
A 20th century post war residential street similar to others all over the country.
Sharcott Drove goes under the Railway Sharcott Drove is a country lane to the west of Pewsey.
Sharcott Drove goes under the Railway
Sharcott Drove is a country lane to the west of Pewsey.
Pond at East Sharcott A pleasant woodland pond beside one of the headwaters of the River Avon.
Pond at East Sharcott
A pleasant woodland pond beside one of the headwaters of the River Avon.
The Pewsey Avon Trail A fairly new 47 km Long Distance Path created in 2010 along the Avon Valley between Pewsey and Salisbury. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.walkingenglishman.com/ldp/pewseyavontrail.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.walkingenglishman.com/ldp/pewseyavontrail.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The path here has only a few hundred metres to go to reach its northern end in the centre of Pewsey.
The Pewsey Avon Trail
A fairly new 47 km Long Distance Path created in 2010 along the Avon Valley between Pewsey and Salisbury. LinkExternal link The path here has only a few hundred metres to go to reach its northern end in the centre of Pewsey.
Thatched House, Sharcott Drove Sharcott Drove is a country lane leading to the hamlets of East and West Sharcott.
The footpath on the right is the Pewsey Avon Trail, a long distance path along the Avon Valley between Pewsey and Salisbury.
Thatched House, Sharcott Drove
Sharcott Drove is a country lane leading to the hamlets of East and West Sharcott. The footpath on the right is the Pewsey Avon Trail, a long distance path along the Avon Valley between Pewsey and Salisbury.
Church Street Pewsey Also, the A345 road running through the village, leading to Salisbury.
Church Street Pewsey
Also, the A345 road running through the village, leading to Salisbury.
Pewsey, Wiltshire The church of St John the Baptist
Pewsey, Wiltshire
The church of St John the Baptist
Belmont House Veterinary Surgery on the Trading Estate
Belmont House Veterinary Surgery on the Trading Estate
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East Sharcott is located at Grid Ref: SU1559 (Lat: 51.333053, Lng: -1.783553)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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Post Box
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Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 10:00
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: SN9 49
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
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