Nunton

Settlement in Wiltshire

England

Nunton

Spire View The view towards the spire from the A338 Downton Road on the outskirts of Salisbury.
Spire View Credit: Gordon Griffiths

Nunton is a small village located in Wiltshire, England. Situated approximately 2 miles southeast of the town of Salisbury, Nunton is nestled in the scenic countryside of the county. The village has a population of around 300 people.

Nunton is known for its rich history, with evidence of settlements dating back to the Bronze Age. The village is home to several notable landmarks, including the picturesque St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church's architecture reflects the Norman style, featuring a sturdy tower and intricate stained glass windows.

The village is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, with rolling hills and meadows providing a tranquil atmosphere. Nunton is also close to the River Avon, offering opportunities for leisurely walks and fishing.

Despite its small size, Nunton boasts a strong sense of community. The village has a local pub, The Green Dragon, which serves as a popular gathering spot for residents and visitors alike. Additionally, Nunton is home to a primary school, providing education for the village's younger population.

Nunton's proximity to Salisbury allows residents to easily access a wider range of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, and cultural attractions. The village also benefits from good transportation links, with regular bus services connecting Nunton to neighboring towns and villages.

Overall, Nunton offers a charming and idyllic countryside retreat, with a rich heritage and a close-knit community that welcomes both residents and visitors to experience its beauty and tranquility.

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Nunton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.035071/-1.778197 or Grid Reference SU1526. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Spire View The view towards the spire from the A338 Downton Road on the outskirts of Salisbury.
Spire View
The view towards the spire from the A338 Downton Road on the outskirts of Salisbury.
Entrance, Odstock Hospital Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road.
Entrance, Odstock Hospital
Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road.
Signage, Odstock Road Outside Salisbury District Hospital.
Signage, Odstock Road
Outside Salisbury District Hospital.
Salisbury District Hospital/Odstock Hospital Unusually not named after royalty. Perhaps airbase style brick buildings are below them?
The site is apart from the city, but house building is getting closer.
Salisbury District Hospital/Odstock Hospital
Unusually not named after royalty. Perhaps airbase style brick buildings are below them? The site is apart from the city, but house building is getting closer.
Water meadows, Odstock Sheep graze on a parched landscape beside the Ebble. The rains returned a few days later.
Water meadows, Odstock
Sheep graze on a parched landscape beside the Ebble. The rains returned a few days later.
Road into Odstock Crossing the Ebble.
Road into Odstock
Crossing the Ebble.
The garden, Yew Tree The pub in Odstock, a rather special place to spend part of a Summer afternoon.
The garden, Yew Tree
The pub in Odstock, a rather special place to spend part of a Summer afternoon.
Yew tree stepping stones In the substantial beer garden of the Yew Tree, Odstock.
Yew tree stepping stones
In the substantial beer garden of the Yew Tree, Odstock.
Water for the dogs, Yew Tree Well, I am judgemental - The Yew Tree is utterly wonderful, everything you want from a pub.
Water for the dogs, Yew Tree
Well, I am judgemental - The Yew Tree is utterly wonderful, everything you want from a pub.
Yew Tree Inn, Odstock Rightly popular.
Yew Tree Inn, Odstock
Rightly popular.
Whitesbury Road, Odstock Passing the wonderful Yew Tree Inn.
Whitesbury Road, Odstock
Passing the wonderful Yew Tree Inn.
Whitesbury Road climbing from Odstock
Whitesbury Road climbing from Odstock
Flytipping near Odstock Quite the problem around here.
Flytipping near Odstock
Quite the problem around here.
Grazing near Nunton
Grazing near Nunton
Lay-by on the A338
Lay-by on the A338
A338 towards Salisbury
A338 towards Salisbury
House on Rose Lane
House on Rose Lane
Rose Lane
Rose Lane
Show me another place!

Nunton is located at Grid Ref: SU1526 (Lat: 51.035071, Lng: -1.778197)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.035071,-1.778197
Nunton
Is In: Wiltshire, England, UK
Place: village
Wikidata: Q7069927
Wikipedia: en:Nunton
Lat/Long: 51.0334649/-1.7738781
Longford Farm
Place: farm
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 51.0378204/-1.7768364
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.0343981/-1.7733588
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.0345224/-1.7723305
Bus Stop
Bodenham Bypass
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 4600WIA12129
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Bodenham Bypass
Naptan Indicator: NW-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: wildjajt
Naptan Street: A338
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.037385/-1.7725056
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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