Nunton
Nunton | |
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Church of St Andrew, Nunton | |
Location within Wiltshire | |
OS grid reference | SU158261 |
Civil parish | |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | SALISBURY |
Postcode district | SP5 |
Dialling code | 01722 |
Police | Wiltshire |
Fire | Dorset and Wiltshire |
Ambulance | South Western |
UK Parliament | |
Nunton is a small village and former civil parish in Wiltshire, England, about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south-east of Salisbury, which has been part of Odstock parish since 1934. The former parish included the small village of Bodenham, 0.6 miles (0.97 km) to the east.[1]
Nunton is on the
Local government
Nunton and Bodenham were a tithing of Downton parish. In the 19th century it was deemed to be a separate civil parish, then in 1934 the villages were transferred to Odstock parish.[3]
Landmarks
The Anglican Church of St Andrew at Nunton is Grade II* listed.[4] It has 12th-century origins but was rebuilt in 1854-55 by T.H. Wyatt. There is a window by Christopher Webb.[5] Nunton House, built in around 1720, is also Grade II* listed.[6]
North of Bodenham is the
Notable people
- John Creasey (1908–1973), author, died at New Hall Hospital, Bodenham[9]
- William Henry Goddard (1795–1872), merchant in Gambia, was born at Nunton[10]
Bordering areas
References
- ^ "Nunton, Wiltshire". A vision of Britain through time. University of Portsmouth. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ Google (4 September 2016). "Nunton" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
- ^ Baggs, A. P.; Critall, Elizabeth; Freeman, Jane; Stevenson, Janet H. (1980). "Parishes: Downton". In Crowley, D. A. (ed.). A History of the County of Wiltshire, Volume 11. Victoria County History. University of London. pp. 19–77. Retrieved 18 May 2023 – via British History Online.
- ^ "Church of St. Andrew, Nunton". Wiltshire Community History. Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St Andrew, Nunton, Odstock (1181836)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ Historic England. "Nunton House (1181829)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ Jones' Views of the Seats, Mansions, Castles, Etc. of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England:: Accompanied with Historical Descriptions of the Mansions, Lists of Pictures, Statues, &c. and Genealogical Sketches of the Families, of Their Possessors: Forming Part of the General Series of Jones' Great Britain Illustrated, ... Jones & Company. 1829. p. 140.
- ISBN 978-1-909268-20-3.
- ^ "John Creasey". Fantastic Fiction. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ISBN 978-1-4422-6526-4.
External links
- "Odstock". Wiltshire Community History. Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
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