Wilcot

Civil Parish in Wiltshire

England

Wilcot

Wilcot is a civil parish located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, it lies approximately 5 miles southeast of the market town of Marlborough. The parish covers an area of around 5 square miles and is home to a population of around 300 people.

Wilcot is a picturesque village with a rich history dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The village maintains its traditional charm with many buildings constructed from local stone, giving it a distinct character. The centerpiece of the village is the St. Mary's Church, a Grade I listed building that dates back to the 12th century.

The village is surrounded by rolling countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The nearby Pewsey Downs National Nature Reserve offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, while the Kennet and Avon Canal passes through the village, providing opportunities for boating and fishing.

Despite its small size, Wilcot has a strong sense of community. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, which serves as a social hub for residents. The village also hosts various community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market.

Overall, Wilcot is a charming and picturesque village with a close-knit community and a rich history, making it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Wilcot Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.358424/-1.790958 or Grid Reference SU1462. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wilcot Road towards Wilcot

From Pewsey.

Robin Webster

Cottage at corner of Stowell Park

Formerly a lodge for the park.

Robin Webster

Lane by Draycot Farm

Towards Huish.

Robin Webster

Lane from Huish to Oare

Robin Webster

A345 at Sunnyhill Lane turning

Looking south.

Robin Webster

Poor drainage and road surface, Sunnyhill Lane

The worry with this sort of condition is how deep the potholes are under the water. To be taken very slowly.

Robin Webster

Heading towards the Downs

Bridleway heading north from Draycot Fitz Payne towards the scarp slope of the Marlborough Downs.

Gordon Hatton

A fold in the hills

A bowl-shaped depression on the scarp slope of the Downs below Draycott Hill.

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Downland viewpoint

Near the scarp edge of the Downs with a view across the Vale of Pewsey towards the trees on the top of the isolated Etchilhampton Hill.

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Brick and thatch in Oare

A view across the main road in the village to Pound Lane. An examination of old OS maps failed to reveal a village pound or pinfold anywhere along Pound Lane. The main road here is the A345 from Salisbury to Marlborough [and once to Swindon], but most traffic uses the A346 a little further east as much of the A345 is little better than a country lane.

Gordon Hatton

Village Hall, Oare

Tucked away behind the main road through the village.

Gordon Hatton

Oare House park

Looking towards the west front of Oare House from the path that crosses the park.

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Millennium Pavilion, Oare Park

Definitely a 'wow' factor building. This would appear to be a 21st century idea of an 'eyecatcher', more associated with 18thC landscaping on grand estates. This pavilion was completed in 2003 and is the work of I.M.Pei architects, also responsible for such iconic structures as the Louvre Pyramid in Paris. A truly stunning building.

Gordon Hatton

Oare Park

Typical estate parkland west of Oare House and crossed by a bridleway.

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View to the Downland edge

Where the steep southern slopes of the Marlborough Downs drop into the Vale of Pewsey, as seen across farmland from a bridleway between Oare and Draycott Fitz Payne.

Gordon Hatton