Beechingstoke

Kellys Directory Extract 1867 Beechingstoke Beechingstoke is a parish and village, in the Northern division of the county, Swanborough hundred, diocese of Sarum, archdeaconry of Wilts, rural deanery of Avebury, and the petty sessions division, union and county court district of Devizes, situate 7 miles east from that town, and one mile and a half from Woodborough railway station. The church of St. Stephen is a small structure, in the Second Pointed style of architecture, having a nave and chancel, with a small eastern gable pierced for 2 bells: the building was restored in 1861, and contains stained memorial windows. The register dates from 1566. The living is a rectory, value £285, with 33 acres of glebe land and residence, in the gift of G. W. H. Heneage, Esq., and held by the Rev. Richard Nicholson, M.A., of Oriel College, Oxford. Here is a Parochial school, with a house for the master. There is a charity, called the Mayow charity, bequeathed by a former rector, of the annual value of £3, to provide clothing for the old and bibles and prayer-books for the young, who shall be regular attendants of the church. The Earl of Normanton is lord of the manor, and, with Mrs. Bruges, who holds under Corpus Christi College, principal landowners. The soil and subsoil are greensand, with a little clay. The chief crops are wheat and barley. The area is 880 acres, and the population in 1861 was 180. Parish Clerk, David Wootton. Letters through Devizes. The nearest money order offices are at Pewsey & Devizes. National school. – Miss L. M. Lewis, mistress. Carrier to Devizes. - Mortimer, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, returning the same day. Private Residents Surname Given Names Title Industry/Occupation Place/Parish Hayward John Esq. Nicholson Richard Rev., M.A. Rector Commercial Surname Given Names Title Industry/Occupation Place/Parish Hailstone Shopkeeper Keepence Simeon Stone Mason Lewis L. M. Miss National School Mistress Mortimer Carrier Wells George Farmer Wiltshire Charles Farmer Wootton David Parish Clerk ©Wiltshire OPC Project/2020/Nigel Chalk .

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OPTION C TIMETABLE Prepared by Alan James for Devizes and Pewsey Community Area Partnerships Submitted to Wiltshire Council on 14/07/2014
OPTION C TIMETABLE Prepared by Alan James for Devizes and Pewsey Community Area Partnerships Submitted to Wiltshire Council on 14/07/2014 KEY 11N Northern core fixed route on Service 11 11S Southern core fixed route Service 11 11D Demand responsive services on Service 11 Coloured place names Villages on northern (red) and southern Blue) fixed routes on Service 11 Coloured timings Times at fixed timetable points on all services (colours denote individual vehicle) # Calls if required by passengers on the bus, or to pick up pre-booked passengers R Calls only on request by passengers on the bus * Exact route may depend on requirements for schools transport provision ** See cell comment on 210 Service [a] Comment on proposed timetable, mostly about service connections TS Pewsey Town Service PV Provides a school run for secondary school children at Pewsey Vale school DS Provides a school run for secondary school children at Devizes school 210 Th 210 service Thursday only (in Monday-Friday timetable) shaded cells Driver breaks OPTION C TIMETABLE MONDAY TO FRIDAY SERVICE 11: Devizes East and Pewsey West PV DS [t] X11 11N 11S 11D 11D 11D 210Th 11D 11D 11S 11N 11D Devizes Market Place 0635 0710 0750 0850 1015 [m] 1150 1230 1330 [r] 1510 [r] 1710 [u] 1730 [x] 1850 Stert road end 0641 - 0756 # # # 1236 # - 1719 R R Etchilhampton - 0719 - # # # 1239 # * - 1745 R Little Horton/ Coate - - - # # # - # * - - - Horton - - - # # # - # * - - - Allington - - - # # # - # * - - - All Cannings - 0726 - 0908 1033 1208 [h] 1348 * - 1755 1905 Stanton St Bernard
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WILSFORD CONSERVATION AREA STATEMENT May 2004
The Parish Church of St Nicholas Wilsford WILSFORD CONSERVATION AREA STATEMENT May 2004 1 To possible village amenity area © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Kennet District Council LA078328 2004 No.s 1, 2 Opportunity Areas 2 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Kennet District Council LA078328 2004 3 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Statement is to identify and record those special qualities of Wilsford that make up its architectural and historic character. This is important in providing a sound basis for the Local Plan policies and development decisions, as well as for the formulation of proposals for the preservation and enhancement of the character or appearance of the area. The Conservation Area was designated in 1975. This Statement includes a review of the Wilsford Conservation Area and is intended for all those with an interest in the village, or undertaking work on the buildings, landscape, roads or public spaces. It is also essential reading for The approach from the east is adjacent the Avon anyone contemplating development within the area. By drawing attention to the distinctive features of Wilsford it is intended that its character will be protected and enhanced for the benefit of this and future generations. LOCATION Wilsford is close to the centre of Wiltshire 6.5 miles south east of Devizes in the west part of the Vale of Pewsey half a mile north of Salisbury Plain and close to the River Avon. It is situated in quiet lanes a quarter of a mile off the A342 main Andover road. The small village of Charlton St Peter in the combined parish is a separate designated Conservation Area.
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The Stables BEECHINGSTOKE • WILTSHIRE the Stables BEECHINGSTOKE • WILTSHIRE
The Stables BEECHINGSTOKE • WILTSHIRE The Stables BEECHINGSTOKE • WILTSHIRE Delightful house and gardens with annexe and paddock Drawing hall with study area • Sitting room • Snug Kitchen/breakfast room with larder • Garden room Cloakroom • Utility room • Boiler room Master bedroom with ensuite shower room and dressing room • 3 further bedrooms and family bathroom Annexe with kitchen • Sitting room • Study/studio Wet room • First floor bedroom • Landing/bedroom 2 and store room Beautiful walled gardens with summer house and swimming pool • Greenhouses and sheds In all about 2.26 acres and 4,219 sq/ft. Pewsey 6.5 miles (London Paddington 65 minutes) Devizes 9 miles • Marlborough 11 miles Hungerford 20 miles • M4 J14 23 miles • J15 20 miles Swindon 20 miles • Andover 22 miles (London Waterloo 70 minutes) • Salisbury 23 miles • Bath 28 miles Distances and times approximate These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. Wiltshire • The Stables is situated in Beechingstoke, a pretty hamlet • The adjoining self-contained annexe provides excellent guest or to the west of Pewsey in an Area of Outstanding family accomodation. Dating from 1805, it has been converted Natural Beauty. by the current owners to provide light and versatile space and includes a sitting room, studio/office, kitchen and wet room with • The Pewsey Vale is one of the most sought after and first floor bedroom, landing/bedroom and store. beautiful parts of Wiltshire, bounded by rolling downland and bisected by the Kennet and Avon Canal.
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Crabapple Cottage Beechingstoke Crabapple Cottage 122 Broad Street Beechingstoke Pewsey Wiltshire SN9 6HW Guide Price £595,000 Subject to Contract Freehold NO ONWARD CHAIN. A charming five bedroom detached period cottage occupying an elevated position with rural views situated on Broad Street, close to Bottlesford & Beechingstoke. This delightful property offers a bright interior with attractive exposed timbers, a good sitting room with large open fireplace, some vaulted ceilings and a wealth of character features. The ground floor accommodation comprises large entrance hall, spacious kitchen, sitting room, dining room and study, whilst the first floor comprises five bedrooms (two staircases), a large en suite bathroom and family shower room. • Stylish detached cottage with rural views The cottage enjoys attractive neutral décor and floor coverings including wood, tiled and carpeted. • Large entrance hall • Attractive sitting room with fireplace and elm flooring • Dining room & study • Spacious kitchen • Five bedrooms • Large en suite bathroom and family shower room • Two staircases offering good flexibility • Mature gardens with rear patio • Oil fired central heating & double glazed The property is double glazed and has oil fired central heating. All windows replaced 2015 (10 year guarantee) with rethatching work undertaken in 2011 and recent boiler servicing. Electrical survey 2012, with resulting work, which is fully certified. Outside, the cottage enjoys a mature garden predominately laid to lawn with a sunny entertaining patio area. Well enclosed with fencing and mature hedging. There is a large shed. There is informal parking in a bay opposite the cottage although this is not owned by our clients. Further information on request. The property is set in open countryside on the edge of this rural hamlet half a mile south of the popular village of Woodborough.
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