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'''Crudwell''' is a village and [[Civil parishes in England|civil parish]] in north [[Wiltshire]], England. Its nearest town is [[Malmesbury]], about {{convert|6|mi}} to the southwest. To the northeast approximately {{convert|7|mi}} is [[Cirencester]] in [[Gloucestershire]]. Also to the northeast is [[Cotswold Airport]] (formerly Kemble Airfield) and in [[Kemble, Gloucestershire|Kemble]] village (approx {{convert|2|mi}}) is the nearest railway station with mainline services to London Paddington. |
'''Crudwell''' is a village and [[Civil parishes in England|civil parish]] in north [[Wiltshire]], England. Its nearest town is [[Malmesbury]], about {{convert|6|mi}} to the southwest. To the northeast approximately {{convert|7|mi}} is [[Cirencester]] in [[Gloucestershire]]. Also to the northeast is [[Cotswold Airport]] (formerly Kemble Airfield) and in [[Kemble, Gloucestershire|Kemble]] village (approx {{convert|2|mi}}) is the nearest railway station with mainline services to London Paddington. |
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The village lies on the [[A429 road|A429]], which links Cirencester and Malmesbury. This route south to Malmesbury was built in 1778; previously Malmesbury was reached via either the [[Fosse Way]] (a [[Roman roads in Britain|Roman road]]), or the road through Murcott and [[Hankerton]].<ref name="vch" /> |
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== Parish church == |
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15th-century stained glass in a northeast window depicts the [[Sacraments of the Catholic Church|seven sacrements]].<ref name="wch" /> The tower has five bells, recast in 1858 by [[Whitechapel Bell Foundry|Mears]].<ref name="wch"/> |
15th-century stained glass in a northeast window depicts the [[Sacraments of the Catholic Church|seven sacrements]].<ref name="wch" /> The tower has five bells, recast in 1858 by [[Whitechapel Bell Foundry|Mears]].<ref name="wch"/> |
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In 1151 the church belonged to [[Malmesbury Abbey]], and [[Hankerton]] church was dependent on it; Hankerton became a separate parish in 1445.<ref>{{cite web|website=British History Online|title=Victoria County History - Wiltshire - Vol 14 pp51-65 - Parishes: Crudwell|editor-first1=A.P.|editor-last1=Baggs|editor-first2=Jane|editor-last2=Freeman|editor-first3=Janet H|editor-last3=Stvenson|url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/wilts/vol14/pp51-65|publisher=University of London|accessdate=21 May 2016}}</ref> The rectories of Crudwell and [[Ashley, Gloucestershire|St James, Ashley]] (Gloucestershire) were united in 1954<ref>{{London Gazette |issue=40176 |date=18 May 1954 |startpage=2918}}</ref> and in 1987 the two churches joined with [[Hankerton]] and [[Oaksey]] to form the Braydon Brook group of churches.<ref>{{cite web|title=Braydon Brook Churches|url=http://www.braydonbrook.co.uk/|accessdate=21 May 2016}}</ref> |
In 1151 the church belonged to [[Malmesbury Abbey]], and [[Hankerton]] church was dependent on it; Hankerton became a separate parish in 1445.<ref name="vch">{{cite web|website=British History Online|title=Victoria County History - Wiltshire - Vol 14 pp51-65 - Parishes: Crudwell|editor-first1=A.P.|editor-last1=Baggs|editor-first2=Jane|editor-last2=Freeman|editor-first3=Janet H|editor-last3=Stvenson|url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/wilts/vol14/pp51-65|publisher=University of London|accessdate=21 May 2016}}</ref> The rectories of Crudwell and [[Ashley, Gloucestershire|St James, Ashley]] (Gloucestershire) were united in 1954<ref>{{London Gazette |issue=40176 |date=18 May 1954 |startpage=2918}}</ref> and in 1987 the two churches joined with [[Hankerton]] and [[Oaksey]] to form the Braydon Brook group of churches.<ref>{{cite web|title=Braydon Brook Churches|url=http://www.braydonbrook.co.uk/|accessdate=21 May 2016}}</ref> |
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== Amenities == |
== Amenities == |
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Revision as of 17:24, 23 May 2016
| Crudwell | |
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 Footbridge near the A429 | |
| Population | 1,057 (in 2011)[1] |
| OS grid reference | ST953928 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Malmesbury |
| Postcode district | SN16 |
| Dialling code | 01666 |
| Police | Wiltshire |
| Fire | Dorset and Wiltshire |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | Parish Council |
Crudwell is a village and civil parish in north Wiltshire, England. Its nearest town is Malmesbury, about 6 miles (9.7 km) to the southwest. To the northeast approximately 7 miles (11 km) is Cirencester in Gloucestershire. Also to the northeast is Cotswold Airport (formerly Kemble Airfield) and in Kemble village (approx 2 miles (3.2 km)) is the nearest railway station with mainline services to London Paddington.
The village lies on the A429, which links Cirencester and Malmesbury. This route south to Malmesbury was built in 1778; previously Malmesbury was reached via either the Fosse Way (a Roman road), or the road through Murcott and Hankerton.[2]
The parish includes the hamlets of Chedglow, Chelworth, Eastcourt, Murcott and West Crudwell. The Fosse Way forms part of the parish and county boundary. The population of the parish changed little between 1831 and 1951, increasing from 604 to 618.[1]
Parish church
The Church of England parish church of All Saints, which was probably begun in the 11th century, is a Grade I listed building.[3][4] Work from the 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th centuries can be seen, with alterations and restoration in the 17th and 19th.[5]
15th-century stained glass in a northeast window depicts the seven sacrements.[3] The tower has five bells, recast in 1858 by Mears.[3]
In 1151 the church belonged to Malmesbury Abbey, and Hankerton church was dependent on it; Hankerton became a separate parish in 1445.[2] The rectories of Crudwell and St James, Ashley (Gloucestershire) were united in 1954[6] and in 1987 the two churches joined with Hankerton and Oaksey to form the Braydon Brook group of churches.[7]
Amenities
Crudwell has two pubs (The Potting Shed and The Wheatsheaf) and two hotels (The Mayfield and The Rectory).
There are a number of annual village events but the two largest are The Crudwell Bike Ride (June), a 24-hour "le Mans" style event which raises funds for the local Village Hall and the Strawberry Fair (July) which is held on the village green and the surrounding area. Both events take up a whole weekend and welcome many visitors from outside the village year after year. The object of the Bike Ride is for participating teams to ride continuously and see how many laps and miles they can complete in 24 hours. The Strawberry Fair is pretty much the opposite and consists of sitting on the green enjoying various different selections of Strawberries, cream, shortbread, drinks and just generally letting the day go by with friends and family; although there are sideshows, stalls and evening music performances offered as distractions.
Notable people
- Ambrose McEvoy (1878–1927), artist
- Richard Cooper (1945-1990), cricketer
References
- ^ a b "Wiltshire Community History - Census". Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ a b Baggs, A.P.; Freeman, Jane; Stvenson, Janet H (eds.). "Victoria County History - Wiltshire - Vol 14 pp51-65 - Parishes: Crudwell". British History Online. University of London. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ a b c "All Saints Church, Crudwell". Wiltshire Community History. Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of All Saints (1363888)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "All Saints, Crudwell: About". Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "No. 40176". The London Gazette. 18 May 1954.
- ^ "Braydon Brook Churches". Retrieved 21 May 2016.
External links
- "Crudwell". Wiltshire Community History. Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- Crudwell Village Hall and Recreation Ground
- Crudwell community website
- Crudwell Parish Council
Media related to Crudwell at Wikimedia Commons