Stoke Farthing

Settlement in Wiltshire

England

Stoke Farthing

Broad Chalke - The Queen's Head Pub on North Street in the centre of Broad Chalke village. — Broad Chalke - The Queen's Head Credit: Colin Smith

Stoke Farthing is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Nestled in the heart of the picturesque countryside, it is known for its tranquil and idyllic setting. The village is situated approximately 8 miles southeast of the town of Marlborough and is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills.

With a population of around 300 residents, Stoke Farthing exudes a strong sense of community. The village is characterized by its charming thatched-roof cottages and historic buildings, giving it a quintessentially English feel. The local church, St. Mary's, is a prominent landmark and dates back to the 12th century.

Stoke Farthing boasts a range of amenities for its residents. The village has a primary school, providing education for the local children, and a village hall that serves as a hub for various community activities and gatherings. Additionally, there is a small convenience store where locals can purchase essential items.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking and cycling. Stoke Farthing is also within close proximity to the expansive Savernake Forest, which is renowned for its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife.

Despite its small size, Stoke Farthing has a rich history. Archaeological discoveries have revealed evidence of Roman occupation in the area, and the village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086.

Overall, Stoke Farthing is a charming and peaceful village that offers a close-knit community and breathtaking natural surroundings, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a rural and serene lifestyle.

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Stoke Farthing Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.027611/-1.920828 or Grid Reference SU0525. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Broad Chalke - The Queen's Head Pub on North Street in the centre of Broad Chalke village.

Broad Chalke - The Queen's Head

Pub on North Street in the centre of Broad Chalke village.

Broad Chalke - River Ebble A study in green beside Broad Chalke Church.

Broad Chalke - River Ebble

A study in green beside Broad Chalke Church.

Church Bottom Cattle on grassland south of Broad Chalke.

Church Bottom

Cattle on grassland south of Broad Chalke.

Path over Knighton Hill Footpath BROA 36 runs along the edge of a field of wheat before dropping into the Ebble valley to Stoke Farthing.

Path over Knighton Hill

Footpath BROA 36 runs along the edge of a field of wheat before dropping into the Ebble valley to Stoke Farthing.

Bridleway over the Ebble Bridleway BSTO47 is unlikely to be mistaken for a motorable road, with signs and posts, though the latter wouldn&#039;t deter a determined motorcyclist. The bridge, with its bollards, is listed: &quot;Early C19 bridge, bollards probably late C19 ... Vehicular access across bridge blocked by two pairs of cast-iron cylindrical bollards with moulded angles and scalloped cappings&quot; <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1146158" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1146158">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> .

This is seen from The Alley, and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4393581">SU0625 : Footbridge over the River Ebble at Bishopstone</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1630703">SU0625 : Bridge over the River Ebble, Bishopstone</a> were taken from the same place.

Bridleway over the Ebble

Bridleway BSTO47 is unlikely to be mistaken for a motorable road, with signs and posts, though the latter wouldn't deter a determined motorcyclist. The bridge, with its bollards, is listed: "Early C19 bridge, bollards probably late C19 ... Vehicular access across bridge blocked by two pairs of cast-iron cylindrical bollards with moulded angles and scalloped cappings" Link

. This is seen from The Alley, and SU0625 : Footbridge over the River Ebble at Bishopstone and SU0625 : Bridge over the River Ebble, Bishopstone were taken from the same place.

Harvest Lane, Bishopstone Modern housing at the east end of the village.

Harvest Lane, Bishopstone

Modern housing at the east end of the village.

Bridge over the Ebble Another view of the listed bridge <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1146158" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1146158">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> shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5836572">SU0625 : Bridleway over the Ebble</a>. &quot;Limestone ashlar segmental-arched bridge with plain parapet with half-round coping.&quot;

Bridge over the Ebble

Another view of the listed bridge Link

shown in SU0625 : Bridleway over the Ebble. "Limestone ashlar segmental-arched bridge with plain parapet with half-round coping."

River Ebble at Bishopstone Looking downstream from the bridge shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5836572">SU0625 : Bridleway over the Ebble</a>.

River Ebble at Bishopstone

Looking downstream from the bridge shown in SU0625 : Bridleway over the Ebble.

The Alley, Bishopstone The lane runs beside the River Ebble and past the bridge shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5836572">SU0625 : Bridleway over the Ebble</a>

The Alley, Bishopstone

The lane runs beside the River Ebble and past the bridge shown in SU0625 : Bridleway over the Ebble

Junction, Broad Chalke Almost a crossroads, though the right turn is a bridleway up Church Bottom and is not quite opposite The Causeway, which is the left turn.

Junction, Broad Chalke

Almost a crossroads, though the right turn is a bridleway up Church Bottom and is not quite opposite The Causeway, which is the left turn.

Bridleway, Church Bottom A similar view to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/467996">SU0424 : Bridleway towards Church Bottom</a>. This is bridleway BROA 6. The tents are associated with the history festival.

Bridleway, Church Bottom

A similar view to SU0424 : Bridleway towards Church Bottom. This is bridleway BROA 6. The tents are associated with the history festival.

Bridleway, Church Bottom A gradual climb in a long dry valley. This is bridleway BROA 6.

Bridleway, Church Bottom

A gradual climb in a long dry valley. This is bridleway BROA 6.

Bridleway, Church Bottom Bridleway BROA 6 progresses up the long dry valley.

Bridleway, Church Bottom

Bridleway BROA 6 progresses up the long dry valley.

Bomber in Church Bottom Take cover! The sheep seem remarkably unconcerned.

Bomber in Church Bottom

Take cover! The sheep seem remarkably unconcerned.

Church Bottom The hut, a pump house, is shown more clearly in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/285165">SU0423 : Hut at Sheep Dip in Church Bottom</a>. The bridleway is BROA 6.

Church Bottom

The hut, a pump house, is shown more clearly in SU0423 : Hut at Sheep Dip in Church Bottom. The bridleway is BROA 6.

Bridleway, Church Bottom Bridleway BROA 6 progresses up the long dry valley, here approaching Middleton Down Nature Reserve.

Bridleway, Church Bottom

Bridleway BROA 6 progresses up the long dry valley, here approaching Middleton Down Nature Reserve.

Sheep pen, Church Bottom In the background is part of the Middleton Down Nature Reserve.

Sheep pen, Church Bottom

In the background is part of the Middleton Down Nature Reserve.

Church Bottom See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5968511">SU0423 : Middleton Down Nature Reserve</a>; I later realised I should have been on the other side of this fence, though I am on access land, according to the maps. Below is the sheep pen shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5968504">SU0423 : Sheep pen, Church Bottom</a>.

Church Bottom

See SU0423 : Middleton Down Nature Reserve; I later realised I should have been on the other side of this fence, though I am on access land, according to the maps. Below is the sheep pen shown in SU0423 : Sheep pen, Church Bottom.

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Stoke Farthing is located at Grid Ref: SU0525 (Lat: 51.027611, Lng: -1.920828)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.027611,-1.920828

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 51.0250201/-1.9256777

Disused Amenity: post_box

Post Box Type: lamp

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Lat/Long: 51.0297373/-1.9202581

Shelter

Lat/Long: 51.0297542/-1.9204778

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