Manton, Wiltshire

Manton, Wiltshire

Coordinates: 51°24′58″N 1°45′11″W / 51.416°N 1.753°W / 51.416; -1.753 Manton is a small village in Wiltshire on the outskirts of Marlborough just off the A4 Bath Road.

Manton village is part of the Parish of Preshute, and as such includes St Georges Church, and Preshute Primary The Outside Chance is the only pub in the village.

The village primary school is Preshute Primary School, which feeds into St Johns Community College in Marlborough.

It is home to the historic Manton House Stables, currently operated by Thoroughbred horse trainer Brian Meehan.

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