Bishopstrow

Civil Parish in Wiltshire

England

Bishopstrow

Battlesbury Hill, Wiltshire Battlesbury Hill is the site of an Iron Age bivallate hill fort near the town of Warminster. — Battlesbury Hill, Wiltshire Credit: Rebecca A Wills

Bishopstrow is a small civil parish located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated on the border of Somerset, it is nestled between the towns of Warminster and Frome. The parish covers an area of approximately 3 square miles and is home to a population of around 500 residents.

The village of Bishopstrow is known for its picturesque surroundings, with rolling hills and countryside views that attract visitors from near and far. The River Wylye flows through the parish, adding to its natural beauty and providing a tranquil setting for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating.

Historically, Bishopstrow was part of the Longleat Estate, owned by the Thynne family. The village itself has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Neolithic period. The parish church, St. Aldhelm's, is a Grade II listed building, showcasing architectural features from the Norman and Gothic periods.

Despite being a small village, Bishopstrow offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a primary school, a pub, a village hall, and a post office. The surrounding area also boasts a number of attractions, such as the Longleat Safari Park, which draws tourists from all over.

Overall, Bishopstrow is a charming civil parish that combines natural beauty, historical significance, and a close-knit community. Whether it's exploring the local countryside or enjoying the amenities of the village, residents and visitors alike can find something to appreciate in this idyllic corner of Wiltshire.

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Bishopstrow Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.199583/-2.140976 or Grid Reference ST9044. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Battlesbury Hill, Wiltshire

Battlesbury Hill is the site of an Iron Age bivallate hill fort near the town of Warminster.

Rebecca A Wills

A36 towards Bath

Bypassing Warminster.

Robin Webster

Cotley Hill

Looking up from the B3414.

Robin Webster

A36 The A36 is the principal route from Bristol and Wales to the central south coast. It runs 65 miles from Totton to Bath, via Salisbury.
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A36

The A36 is the principal route from Bristol and Wales to the central south coast. It runs 65 miles from Totton to Bath, via Salisbury. Link

N Chadwick

Norton Bavant, lay-by

On A36 southbound. The road has been gritted, and snow is not forecast to stay.

Mike Faherty

Recreation ground at Norton Bavant

David Martin

Old Milestone south of Norton Bavant, Heytesbury parish

Metal plate attached to concrete post by the UC road, in parish of HEYTESBURY (WEST WILTSHIRE District), 100m East of junction with road to Norton Bavant, 50m East of Langleys Gore, in hedgerow, on North side of road. Bruton Sun iron plate, erected by the Bruton turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription reads:- BRUTON 15 Miles Milestone Society National ID: WI_BNMB15.

M Faherty

Old Milepost by the B3414, Warminster Road, Norton Bavant

Cast iron post by the B3414, in parish of Norton Bavant (West Wiltshire District), Warminster Road; 800m East of entrance to Bishopstrow Farm, by the road, on Southwest side of road. C&M Classical iron casting, erected by the Warminster turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- SALISBURY 19 WARMINSTER 2 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1364340 Link

Milestone Society National ID: WI_SAWM19

M Faherty

Bishopstrow Down, Wiltshire

Looking north east, up hill, in the direction of Bishopstrow Down, from the vicinity of strip lynchets located to the south of Bigbury Wood.

Rebecca A Wills

Bigbury Wood, Wiltshire

Looking northwest along a series of strip lynchets to the south of Bigbury Wood. Strip lynchets are earth terrace found on the side of a hill and are a feature of ancient field systems.

Rebecca A Wills

Middle Hill, Wiltshire

Looking south from the vicinity of the Imber Range Perimeter Path towards the strip lynchets on Middle Hill. Strip lynchets are earth terraces found on the side of a hill and are a feature of ancient field systems.

Rebecca A Wills

Stall waste by the Wessex Ridgeway path on Cotley Hill

Tim Heaton

On the rampart at the south end of Scratchbury Hill

A 'univallate' iron age hillfort. The single rampart is nevertheless an impressive structure. Looking over the village of Norton Bavant in the Wylye valley

Tim Heaton

'The Copse' from Scratchbury Hill

Tim Heaton

Bridleway descending towards Norton Plantation

Chris Heaton

Wessex Ridgeway approaching Scratchbury Camp

Heading east over an arable field towards the earthen ramparts of Scratchbury Camp, an Iron Age Hillfort on the edge of Salisbury Plain

Chris Heaton

Ramparts and Fortifications on Scratchbury Hill

The eastern side of Scratchbury Camp, an Iron Age Hillfort dating to around 100BC on the edge of Salisbury Plain. The Wessex Ridgeway circumnavigates the ramparts to the north. ST9144 : More Ramparts and Fortifications on Scratchbury Hill ST9144 : Northern Edge of Scratchbury Camp

Chris Heaton