Stratton St Margaret

Civil Parish in Wiltshire

England

Stratton St Margaret

Swindon Garden Centre, 1 Part of the Garden Centre Group that owns Wyevale.
Sited right next to the Ermin Way Roman Road. — Swindon Garden Centre, 1 Credit: Jonathan Billinger

Stratton St Margaret is a civil parish located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated just outside the town of Swindon, it covers an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. The parish is home to a population of around 22,000 residents.

The history of Stratton St Margaret can be traced back to the Roman era, as archaeological evidence suggests that a Roman settlement once existed in the area. Over the centuries, the parish has evolved into a thriving community with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

One of the notable landmarks in Stratton St Margaret is St Margaret's Church, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 12th century. The church serves as a place of worship for the local community and also attracts visitors interested in its historical significance.

In terms of amenities, Stratton St Margaret offers a range of facilities to its residents. These include several schools, a medical center, a library, and several parks and green spaces. The parish is well-connected to the rest of Wiltshire and beyond, with easy access to major roads and public transportation services.

In recent years, the parish has seen some development and expansion, with new residential areas and commercial developments being established. Despite these changes, Stratton St Margaret has managed to maintain its sense of community and retains its rural charm, making it an attractive place to live for many.

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Stratton St Margaret Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.584769/-1.75225 or Grid Reference SU1787. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Swindon Garden Centre, 1

Part of the Garden Centre Group that owns Wyevale. Sited right next to the Ermin Way Roman Road.

Jonathan Billinger

Swindon Garden Centre, 2

Part of the Garden Centre Group that owns Wyevale. Sited right next to the Ermin Way Roman Road. See the first Geograph for this gridsquare; SU1688 : Wyevale Garden Centre Hyde Road Swindon taken in 2006. Note that the conservatories are now gone to make way for the new entrance into the Plant Area, see SU1688 : Swindon Garden Centre, 1.

Jonathan Billinger

Swindon Garden Centre, 3

Part of the Garden Centre Group that owns Wyevale. This is the colourful entrance display.

Jonathan Billinger

Cemetery Chapel at Upper Stratton

Viewed from the north-east.

Peter Wood

Honda, Swindon

The visitor car park and main reception block at the car manufacturing plant.

David P Howard

Pinehurst Road in Swindon

Steve Daniels

Elgin Drive in Swindon

Steve Daniels

The A4311 in Swindon

Steve Daniels

Disused former chapel, The Circle, Pinehurst

Former chapel, used consecutively as a library and shop, now boarded up, see SU1587 : One Stop shop, The Circle, Pinehurst. The teenager on the pavement is riding an electric skateboard (also known as a Bluetooth smart electric self-balancing scooter/hover board/unicycle), which was the must-have Christmas present for teens in 2015.

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Site of the Queensfield pub, Queensfield, Swindon

The failed pub seen here two years ago SU1588 : The Queensfield pub, Queensfield, Swindon has been demolished. No-one seems to have mourned its passing. The site will probably be used for new housing.

Brian Robert Marshall

Wickes Extra store

Off the B4143 Gypsy Lane, Swindon.

Jonathan Billinger

Acacia tree, Acacia Grove, Pinehurst

The streets in Pinehurst are all named after trees. There is, however, only one acacia tree in Acacia Grove.

Vieve Forward

Network Rail Train

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Main entrance to Stratton Wood, Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown, Swindon

Stratton Wood is a large woodland, situated at the north eastern edge of Swindon. It was created on former arable farmland as part of the Great Western Community Forest Project. It is managed by the Woodland Trust, a registered charity. There are several entrances to the wood, including this one, which is at the far end of the car park and benefits from a hard surfaced footpath. SU1788 : Information board at Stratton Wood, Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown, Swindon.

P L Chadwick

Information board at Stratton Wood, Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown, Swindon

The information board is by the main entrance to the wood, at the end of the car park. SU1788 : Main entrance to Stratton Wood, Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown, Swindon.

P L Chadwick

The main footpath in Stratton Wood, Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown, Swindon

The main footpath is hard surfaced. Most of the paths are not and can get very muddy after wet weather. The notices on the left relate to major pipe works being carried out under parts of the wood and resulting in some areas being closed off whilst this is done. SU1788 : The main footpath in Stratton Wood, Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown, Swindon.

P L Chadwick

The main footpath in Stratton Wood, Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown, Swindon

The red bin on the right is for dog waste. The wood is very popular with dog walkers. In the far distance is the small car park serving the wood, which is accessed from Kingsdown Road. SU1788 : The main footpath in Stratton Wood, Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown, Swindon.

P L Chadwick