Woodsend

Woodsend
Woodsend
 Woodsend shown within Wiltshire
OS grid referenceSU221759
Civil parishAldbourne
Unitary authorityWiltshire
Ceremonial countyWiltshire
RegionSouth West
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town MARLBOROUGH
Postcode district SN8 2
Dialling code 01672
Police Wiltshire
Fire Dorset and Wiltshire
Ambulance South Western
EU Parliament South West England
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Coordinates: 51°28′55″N 1°40′59″W / 51.482°N 1.683°W / 51.482; -1.683

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 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

  1. 1 2 3 "Victoria County History - Wiltshire - Vol 12 pp67-86 - Aldbourne". British History Online. University of London. Retrieved 18 August 2015.


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