Woodsend is a hamlet in the civil parish of Aldbourne in Wiltshire, England. Its nearest town is Marlborough, which is approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south-west from the hamlet.
| Woodsend | |
|---|---|
  Woodsend Location within Wiltshire | |
| OS grid reference | SU221759 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MARLBOROUGH |
| Postcode district | SN8 |
| Dialling code | 01672 |
| Police | Wiltshire |
| Fire | Dorset and Wiltshire |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
Woodsend had a population of 84 in 1851 but decreased in size in the early 20th century.[1] A Wesleyan Methodist chapel was built around 1845 and closed in 1913.[1] A National school for about 20 pupils was opened in 1855 and closed before 1913.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Baggs, A. P.; Freeman, Jane; Stevenson, Janet H. (1983). "Parishes: Aldbourne". In Crowley, D. A. (ed.). A History of the County of Wiltshire, Volume 12. Victoria County History. University of London. pp. 67–86. Retrieved 4 April 2021 – via British History Online.
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