Allington

Settlement in Wiltshire

England

Allington

Modern Milestone, Chippenham Without Opposite a petrol station on the A420, Bristol Road. 
This is a replacement for the old milestone
see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6072414">ST8974 : Old Milestone by the A420, Bristol Road, west of Chippenham</a> sometime between April 2021 & October 2021.

Inscription: 7 Miles / To / Marshfield / 2 miles / To / Chippenham

Milestone Society National ID: WI_CPMF02 R
Modern Milestone, Chippenham Without Credit: Mr Red

Allington is a picturesque village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles east of the town of Devizes, it lies in the heart of the beautiful Vale of Pewsey. With a population of around 500 residents, Allington is a small and close-knit community.

The village is renowned for its charming thatched cottages and traditional English countryside setting. It boasts a tranquil and idyllic atmosphere, surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills. The River Avon runs through the village, providing a scenic backdrop to everyday life.

Allington is home to the historic Allington Manor, a Grade II listed building dating back to the 15th century. The manor is a prominent feature of the village and serves as a reminder of its rich heritage. The nearby Allington White Horse, a chalk hill figure carved into the hillside, is another notable landmark in the area.

Residents and visitors alike can enjoy the peaceful ambiance of Allington by exploring the many footpaths and bridleways that crisscross the village and its surroundings. The village also benefits from a thriving community spirit, with various social events and activities taking place throughout the year.

Despite its small size, Allington offers several amenities for its residents, including a local pub, a village hall, and a primary school. For further amenities and services, the town of Devizes is easily accessible, providing a wider range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Allington, with its stunning countryside scenery and rich historical heritage, is a delightful place that offers a peaceful and charming retreat for residents and visitors alike.

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Allington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.478484/-2.156205 or Grid Reference ST8975. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Modern Milestone, Chippenham Without Opposite a petrol station on the A420, Bristol Road. 
This is a replacement for the old milestone
see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6072414">ST8974 : Old Milestone by the A420, Bristol Road, west of Chippenham</a> sometime between April 2021 & October 2021.

Inscription: 7 Miles / To / Marshfield / 2 miles / To / Chippenham

Milestone Society National ID: WI_CPMF02 R
Modern Milestone, Chippenham Without
Opposite a petrol station on the A420, Bristol Road. This is a replacement for the old milestone see ST8974 : Old Milestone by the A420, Bristol Road, west of Chippenham sometime between April 2021 & October 2021. Inscription: 7 Miles / To / Marshfield / 2 miles / To / Chippenham Milestone Society National ID: WI_CPMF02 R
Old Guide Stone by the A420, Bristol Road, Lanhill Marshfield iron plate by the A420, in parish of Chippenham Without (North Wiltshire District), Bristol Road, Lanhill at junction with the B4039, on wide grass verge within apex of junction, now near The Long Stone - probably moved when the junction was changed. An earlier photograph can be found here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6094709" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6094709">Link</a>.

Inscription reads:-
: {<-hand} TO MARSHFIELD AND BRISTOL.: : TO {HAND->} / CHIPPENHAM : : {<-HAND} TO / CHIPPENHAM : : TO YATTON KEYNELL, CRITTLETON. / BADMINTON AND SODBURY. {hand->} 
Carved bench mark and rivet on top of raised section.

Grade II listed.
List Entry Number: 1283421 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1283421" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1283421">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>

Milestone Society National ID: WI_CPMF02S
Old Guide Stone by the A420, Bristol Road, Lanhill
Marshfield iron plate by the A420, in parish of Chippenham Without (North Wiltshire District), Bristol Road, Lanhill at junction with the B4039, on wide grass verge within apex of junction, now near The Long Stone - probably moved when the junction was changed. An earlier photograph can be found here Link. Inscription reads:- : {<-hand} TO MARSHFIELD AND BRISTOL.: : TO {HAND->} / CHIPPENHAM : : {<-HAND} TO / CHIPPENHAM : : TO YATTON KEYNELL, CRITTLETON. / BADMINTON AND SODBURY. {hand->} Carved bench mark and rivet on top of raised section. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1283421 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: WI_CPMF02S
Entrance to Chippenham Morrisons See &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5445435&quot;&gt;ST9175 : Morrisons Superstore, Chippenham&lt;/a&gt; for a wider context.
Entrance to Chippenham Morrisons
Roundabout on Stainers Way Where Barnes Road goes off to the left.
Roundabout on Stainers Way
Where Barnes Road goes off to the left.
Stainers Way with cycle path A segregated cycle path runs right through this housing estate, sometimes next to Stainers Way, sometimes diverging from it.
Stainers Way with cycle path
A segregated cycle path runs right through this housing estate, sometimes next to Stainers Way, sometimes diverging from it.
Open space off Stainers Way  When this housing estate at Hardenhuish was built, a generous amount of green space was left between areas of housing.
Open space off Stainers Way
When this housing estate at Hardenhuish was built, a generous amount of green space was left between areas of housing.
Playground by Stainers Way
Playground by Stainers Way
Link path off Stainers Way  This short, straight section of footpath connects the housing estate to a longer foot and cycle path that runs for 1.3km alongside the Hardenhuish Brook from the ring road to Bristol Road on the outskirts of the town centre.
Link path off Stainers Way
This short, straight section of footpath connects the housing estate to a longer foot and cycle path that runs for 1.3km alongside the Hardenhuish Brook from the ring road to Bristol Road on the outskirts of the town centre.
The stone circle on Redwing Avenue I wondered whether this structure in a modern housing estate might be formed from parts of some historic house that once stood on the site, but a local person explained that the show houses for the estate were close by, and this was part of the developer&amp;#039;s promotional work.
The stone circle on Redwing Avenue
I wondered whether this structure in a modern housing estate might be formed from parts of some historic house that once stood on the site, but a local person explained that the show houses for the estate were close by, and this was part of the developer's promotional work.
Cycleway off Hardenhuish Lane Part of a longer foot and cycle path that runs for 1.3km alongside the Hardenhuish Brook from the ring road to Bristol Road on the outskirts of the town centre.
Cycleway off Hardenhuish Lane
Part of a longer foot and cycle path that runs for 1.3km alongside the Hardenhuish Brook from the ring road to Bristol Road on the outskirts of the town centre.
Sheldon School, Chippenham A view through the gates at the rear entrance on Hardenhuish Lane. The school, originally for boys only, is now a co-educational comprehensive and claims to be the largest school in Wiltshire.
Sheldon School, Chippenham
A view through the gates at the rear entrance on Hardenhuish Lane. The school, originally for boys only, is now a co-educational comprehensive and claims to be the largest school in Wiltshire.
Chippenham Motor Company, Bumpers Way, Chippenham, Wilts Located on the Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate, the company is a main dealer for the Seat and Kia brands. It also sells secondhand cars of various brands.
Chippenham Motor Company, Bumpers Way, Chippenham, Wilts
Located on the Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate, the company is a main dealer for the Seat and Kia brands. It also sells secondhand cars of various brands.
Bumpers Way, Chippenham, Wilts Bumpers Way is one of the main roads in the Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate. Here it is passing Chippenham Motor Company on the left. 

&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7617452&quot;&gt;ST9073 : Chippenham Motor Company, Bumpers Way, Chippenham, Wilts&lt;/a&gt;.
Bumpers Way, Chippenham, Wilts
Bumpers Way is one of the main roads in the Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate. Here it is passing Chippenham Motor Company on the left. ST9073 : Chippenham Motor Company, Bumpers Way, Chippenham, Wilts.
Footpath from Bumpers Way to Lords Mead, Chippenham, Wilts This footpath connects the industrial area around Bumpers Way with the residential area of Lords Mead and nearby roads. The footpath also providers an access to Little Battens Park and its facilities.
Footpath from Bumpers Way to Lords Mead, Chippenham, Wilts
This footpath connects the industrial area around Bumpers Way with the residential area of Lords Mead and nearby roads. The footpath also providers an access to Little Battens Park and its facilities.
Footpath from Bumpers Way to Vincients Road, Chippenham, Wilts This footpath runs from Bumpers Way to Vincients Road. through the Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate.
Footpath from Bumpers Way to Vincients Road, Chippenham, Wilts
This footpath runs from Bumpers Way to Vincients Road. through the Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate.
Electricity substation, adjacent to footpath, Chippenham, Wilts This substation is adjacent to the footpath running between Bumpers Way and Lords Mead.
Electricity substation, adjacent to footpath, Chippenham, Wilts
This substation is adjacent to the footpath running between Bumpers Way and Lords Mead.
Entrance from footpath to Little Battens Park, Chippenham, Wilts This entrance to the park is from the footpath running between Bumpers Way and Lords Mead.  The park is maintained by Chippenham Town Council.

&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7618800&quot;&gt;ST9073 : Little Battens Park sign, Chippenham, Wilts&lt;/a&gt;.
Entrance from footpath to Little Battens Park, Chippenham, Wilts
This entrance to the park is from the footpath running between Bumpers Way and Lords Mead. The park is maintained by Chippenham Town Council. ST9073 : Little Battens Park sign, Chippenham, Wilts.
Little Battens Park sign, Chippenham, Wilts The sign is by the park entrance from the footpath running from Bumpers Way to Lords Mead.

&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7618172&quot;&gt;ST9073 : Entrance from footpath to Little Battens Park, Chippenham, Wilts&lt;/a&gt;.
Little Battens Park sign, Chippenham, Wilts
The sign is by the park entrance from the footpath running from Bumpers Way to Lords Mead. ST9073 : Entrance from footpath to Little Battens Park, Chippenham, Wilts.
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Allington is located at Grid Ref: ST8975 (Lat: 51.478484, Lng: -2.156205)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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Located within 500m of 51.478484,-2.156205
Allington
Is In: Wiltshire, England, UK
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q4732692
Lat/Long: 51.477356/-2.1537394
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.4808811/-2.1592554
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.4799325/-2.1585679
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.4759013/-2.1541914
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4795249/-2.1571232
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