Corston, Wiltshire
| Corston | |
  Corston |
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| OS grid reference | ST925839 |
|---|---|
| Civil parish | St Paul Malmesbury Without |
| Unitary authority | Wiltshire |
| Ceremonial county | Wiltshire |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Malmesbury |
| Postcode district | SN16 |
| Dialling code | 01666 |
| Police | Wiltshire |
| Fire | Wiltshire |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
Coordinates: 51°33′14″N 2°06′36″W / 51.554°N 2.110°W
Corston is a small village on the A429 road in Wiltshire, England, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) south of the town of Malmesbury, Wiltshire. The Gauze Brook, a tributary of the Bristol Avon passes through the village.
It is in the civil parish of St Paul Malmesbury Without.
The Church of England church in Corston is dedicated to All Saints and is Grade II* listed.[1][2]
Importance
The Fry chocolate family trace their roots to the village of Corston.[3]
References
- ↑ Historic England. "Church of All Saints, St. Paul Malmesbury Without (1363872)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ "Church of All Saints, Corston, St. Paul Malmesbury Without". Wiltshire Community History. Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ John P. Fry Pedigree of the Family of Fry 1906
External links
- "Victoria County History - Wiltshire - Vol 14 pp127-168 - Parishes: Malmesbury". British History Online. University of London. Retrieved 22 March 2015.