North Wraxall

North Wraxall

Coordinates: 51°28′26″N 2°15′47″W / 51.474°N 2.263°W / 51.474; -02.263

North Wraxall
North Wraxall St James.JPG
St James church
North Wraxall is located in Wiltshire
North Wraxall

 North Wraxall shown within Wiltshire
Population 348 (as of 2001)
OS grid reference ST819750
Unitary authority Wiltshire
Ceremonial county Wiltshire
Region South West
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town CHIPPENHAM
Postcode district SN14
Dialling code 01249
Police Wiltshire
Fire Wiltshire
Ambulance Great Western
EU Parliament South West England
List of places: UK • England • Wiltshire

North Wraxall is a small village and a civil parish in Wiltshire, England.

Location

The village is located 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Chippenham, on the A420 road going to Bristol.

The neighbouring villages are [[Upper Wraxall, Mountain Bower, The Shoe, Nettleton Ford and West Kington.

The parish of North Wraxall includes the hamlets of Ford, Upper Wraxall, The Shoe and Mountain Bower. There is a strong community spirit, born out by the many activities on offer. The population of the parish is approx. 350 inhabitants. The 800 year old church of St James the Great is situated in the centre of North Wraxall and contains a fine example of Jerusalem wall painting. The parish is part of the Bybrook Benefice.

The parish website is a good source of local information and events.

External links

North Wraxall Parish

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