Woodborough, Wiltshire

Woodborough is a small village and civil parish in the Vale of Pewsey, Wiltshire, England, about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of Pewsey. It is presumed to be named for the woods surrounding it.

Woodborough
Woodborough
Location within Wiltshire
Population292 (in 2011)[1]
OS grid referenceSU108599
Civil parish
  • Woodborough
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townPewsey
Postcode districtSN9
Dialling code01672
PoliceWiltshire
FireDorset and Wiltshire
AmbulanceSouth Western
UK Parliament
WebsiteParish Council

Local government

The civil parish elects a parish council. It is in the area of Wiltshire Council unitary authority, which is responsible for all significant local government functions.

Church and chapel

The Church of England parish church of St Mary Magdalene is Grade II listed.[2] It has 12th-century origins but was rebuilt in 1850, then extended in 1861, by T.H. Wyatt.

A Wesleyan Methodist chapel opened in 1822 and closed in 1970.[3]

Transport

The Kennet and Avon Canal, opened in 1810, crosses the parish. A wharf at Honeystreet, a short distance to the north of the parish, handled cargo for the area. The Reading to Taunton railway line, built in 1862, became the southern boundary of the parish; Woodborough station closed in 1966 making Pewsey the nearest station.

Amenities

Woodborough C of E Primary School serves the parish and surrounding area.[4] The building began as a National School in 1873.[5]

The village has a social club.[6] The nearest pub is at Bottlesford.

References
  1. "Wiltshire Community History - Census". Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
  2. Historic England. "Church of St Mary Magdalen, Woodborough (1035761)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
  3. "Victoria County History - Wiltshire - Vol 10 - Parishes: Woodborough". British History Online. University of London. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
  4. "Woodborough C of E School". Retrieved 1 August 2015.
  5. "Woodborough Church of England (VA) Primary School". Wiltshire Community History. Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
  6. "Woodborough Social Club". Retrieved 1 August 2015.

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