North Burcombe

Settlement in Wiltshire

England

North Burcombe

Pines, Bishopstone Down A dogless version of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/297132">SU0629 : Hill Top Trees</a> though I have these in a different part of the square. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4550542">SU0629 : Pigs on Bishopstone Down</a> for adjacent pigs. The right of way is restricted byway BURC 2. — Pines, Bishopstone Down Credit: Derek Harper

North Burcombe is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Warminster, it lies within the Longleat estate and is surrounded by picturesque countryside. The village is part of the civil parish of Horningsham and falls within the South West Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.

With a population of around 100 residents, North Burcombe is a close-knit community that offers a peaceful and idyllic rural lifestyle. The village is characterized by its charming thatched cottages and traditional stone houses, which give it a timeless and quintessentially English feel.

Despite its small size, North Burcombe boasts a few amenities to cater to its residents. These include a village hall, where local events and gatherings take place, as well as a small church that serves as a center for religious and community activities. The village is also surrounded by ample green spaces, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and picnicking.

North Burcombe's proximity to Longleat Safari Park, one of the UK's most popular tourist attractions, makes it an appealing destination for visitors. The park's extensive grounds, which include a stately home, gardens, and a drive-through safari experience, attract thousands of tourists each year, providing opportunities for local businesses to thrive.

Overall, North Burcombe is a charming and tranquil village that offers a slice of rural English life, with its picturesque surroundings, community spirit, and convenient access to nearby attractions.

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North Burcombe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.079537/-1.8969397 or Grid Reference SU0731. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pines, Bishopstone Down

A dogless version of SU0629 : Hill Top Trees though I have these in a different part of the square. See also SU0629 : Pigs on Bishopstone Down for adjacent pigs. The right of way is restricted byway BURC 2.

Derek Harper

Leafy track between trees near Burnbake

David Martin

Autumn sunlight on avenue of trees near Burnbake

David Martin

Avenue of trees near Burnbake

David Martin

Field edge near Vesey Trees

David Martin

Thatched cottage, Shaftesbury Road

The cottage stands beside the A30, Shaftesbury Road and it has a firemark over the middle window of the lower floor.

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Firemark, 50 Shaftesbury Road

The firemark is attached to SU0931 : Thatched cottage, Shaftesbury Road Firemarks originated around the late 17th century at which time insurance companies operated their own fire brigades to protect insured property. As many buildings did not have a formal address until the advent of the postal system, insurance companies identified insured properties by placing a mark on the outside wall of the buildings.

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Benchmark on Manor Farm

This cut mark can be found on the former farm buildings, now used by small businesses, part way up the byway heading to Old Shaftesbury Drove. See SU0730 : Up the byway for a wider view, and for more information on the mark visit Link

Jonathan Kington

Up the byway

Looking up the byway that leads from Burcombe, up the hill past Manor Farm, to the Old Shaftesbury Drove. On the right is Manor Farm Meats, a local butcher producing their own meat (see SU0730 : Manor Farm Meats, Burcombe by Trish Steel). There is a benchmark on the building wall just behind the white van, see SU0730 : Benchmark on Manor Farm.

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Through the village

Looking along Burcombe village as the road heads towards the A30, Manor Farm is on the left.

Jonathan Kington

To Wilton

Looking along the road through South Burcombe on its way to Wilton. SU0730 : Burcombe Village Hall is on the left.

Jonathan Kington

Burcombe Village Hall

Formerly a Victorian school, the village hall has recently gone through extensive renovation and modernisation.

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Swans, Burcombe

Swans resting in a meadow field on the Nadder floodplain. The three species wintering in Britain are all protected, the most familiar being he mis-named mute swan, which not only makes a musical whistling sound with its wings while flying, but also utters a variety of grunts and hisses. The mute swan is a resident breeder in Britain, nesting in inland lakes and rivers and moving only very short distances in winter. Like all swans, the mute is highly aggressive and territorial during the breeding season, using its bright white plumage for advertisement and chasing away any intruder that ventures near its large nest.

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