Barford St Martin

Barford St Martin, a Wiltshire village with 467 adult residents, is situated about two miles from Wilton, on the junction of the A30 and the B3089. Barford is known as one of the Nadder Valley Villages, named for the River Nadder, which flows through the village.

History

The history of Barford can be traced back to the 11th Century. There was reference to Barford in the Domesday Book compiled in 1085/1086.

On the 4th of November, 1729, a whirlwind struck the village. Houses were unroofed and trees blown down. []

Community and government

Barford has an active Parish Council who are determined to improve facilities and the visual appearance of the village. The school is controlled by a Board of Governors, and has 46 pupils. St Martin's Church is overseen by a Parochial Church Council. The vicar has responsibility for three other parishes close by. Much of the surrounding farm land is owned by the Wilton Estate.

Countryside Unit at Dairy Lane

The Countryside Unit at Dairy Lane is owned by Alabre Christian Care Centres. The land used to be part of a farm, but now serves as a teaching facility for homeless and other disadvantaged people including those suffering and recovering from mental health illnesses. Skills such as woodworking, arts & crafts, and agriculture are taught there.

Attractions and accommodations

Attractions of interest include a war memorial, one of the oldest churches in EnglandFact|date=February 2007, and a small landscape gardening company. There is also an 17th century pub called The Barford inn located in Barford, a Texaco petrol station and an agricultural shop called the Black & White shop.

References

External links

* [http://www.barpc.ndo.co.uk Parish Council website]