Sherston Parva

Settlement in Wiltshire

England

Sherston Parva

Road junction, Easton Grey Credit: Vieve Forward

Sherston Parva is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles northwest of Malmesbury, it falls within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a population of around 200 residents, Sherston Parva retains a charming and tranquil atmosphere.

The village is set amidst picturesque countryside, characterized by rolling hills, lush green fields, and idyllic landscapes. It is known for its quintessential English village appearance, with traditional stone-built houses, thatched cottages, and a historic church, St. Mary the Virgin, dating back to the 13th century.

Sherston Parva offers a range of amenities to its residents and visitors. The village has a local pub, The Horse & Groom, which serves as a social hub and offers a selection of food and drink. There is also a village hall that hosts community events and activities.

Nature enthusiasts can take advantage of the surrounding countryside by exploring the numerous walking and cycling trails in the area. The village is also conveniently located near the River Avon, providing opportunities for fishing and boating.

Within a short distance, residents can access a wider range of amenities in nearby towns, including Malmesbury, which offers supermarkets, shops, schools, and healthcare facilities.

Overall, Sherston Parva offers a peaceful and picturesque rural lifestyle, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a close-knit community and a beautiful natural environment.

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Sherston Parva Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.580465/-2.1954277 or Grid Reference ST8686. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road junction, Easton Grey

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Sherston allotments

A patch for the villagers to grow more.

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Sherston school

The village school, with a squirrel weathervane.

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Sustainable Sherston

A stall at the corner of the allotments show the results of some hard graft.

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Sherston reservoir

To the west of the village is a covered reservoir, with a water tower-cum-mobile communications station.

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Sherston earthworks

The pronounced earth embankment to the west of the village church is only partly enclosed and lies on the plateau close to the valley formed by the Sherston branch of the Avon. Fencing marks some of the line. The village has a long history, and as it lies close to the Fosse Way it is not surprising there have been Roman finds. Indeed, there are a few flint arrowheads too, but the main records are of the Saxon era onwards.

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A path past the earthworks

The footpath Sher22 leaves Sopworth Lane and goes past the ancient earthworks. It follows on to meet part of the Macmillan Way.

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A wall around Sherston?

The ancient earthworks partly enclose a small area of land on the western edge of Sherston. It is mainly inaccessible but the embankment is clear from the road. Trees now proliferate.

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Pennymead: Sherston's recreation ground

The village is well provided for with a large open field near the church. It now has modern play equipment for children after a successful grant from the National Lottery.

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Old hands at the game

An inscribed stone records that the wall of the recreation ground was rebuilt in 1935 by three people, whose combined ages totalled 207 years!

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Sherston Congregational church

Sherston has a small number of place to worship but this church in Cliff Road (previously Back Street) is an interesting one. It was originally a barn that was bought by a local farmer by the name of Cook. He rebuilt it as a licensed chapel with a vestry; it opened in October, 1825 , holding 200 parishioners.

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A path down Tanners Hill

A short but steep drop from Grove Road.

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The Avon at the bottom of Tanners Hill

The River Avon gathers a number of small streams, like the Shallow Brook, before running to the south of Sherston. Lining the banks are a few houses that make use of their backdrop.

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Off to meet a good neighbour

The River Avon (Sherston branch) flows through the village and along the bottom of Tanners Hill. Further on at Malmesbury it will meet the River Avon (Tetbury branch), and then go on towards Bristol.

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Sherston beyond the fields

From a field gate, the tower of the church of the Holy Cross can be seen in the distance.

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Overgrown at Forlorn

Some minor farm buildings at the crossroads known as Forlorn. The road from Easton Town is the C27 and meets the Foxley Road.

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Signpost at Easton Town

The post bears some wooden arms which have individual plastic lettering, tacked on. However, the fractional mileage are separate cast metal affairs, probably a left-over from when the whole arm was cast.

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