Axford | |
Axford
Axford shown within Wiltshire |
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OS grid reference | SU2370 |
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Parish | Ramsbury and Axford |
Unitary authority | Wiltshire |
Ceremonial county | Wiltshire |
Region | South West |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Marlborough |
Postcode district | SN8 |
Dialling code | 01672 |
Police | Wiltshire |
Fire | Wiltshire |
Ambulance | Great Western |
EU Parliament | South West England |
UK Parliament | Devizes |
Website | Ramsbury & Axford Community |
List of places: UK • England • Wiltshire |
Axford is a hamlet in the Kennet Valley about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Marlborough in the English county of Wiltshire.
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Axford was one of seven Saxon settlements along the Kennet Valley in modern-day Wiltshire in the 5th and 6th centuries.[1]
During the 15th and 16th century, Axford Manor was centred on Priory Farm a short distance from the village itself. The majority of housing was built to the south of the main road through the village; the area to the north was developed during the late 18th and early 19th century.[2]
A military camp was located near Axford during the Second World War.[3]
Axford contains one listed building; the Grade 1 listed Axford Farmhouse. A church is located in the village.[1] It also contains The Red Lion public house, a 17th-century building.[4]
Axford is in Ramsbury and Axford civil parish, which is in the area of Wiltshire Council. The two councils are responsible for different aspects of local government.[5]
Axford is located a short distance from the A4 road.[4] Bus services to the village are provided by Thamesdown Transport route 48 between Swindon and Marlborough.[6]
Position: grid reference SU238701
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