Axford, Wiltshire


Axford is a hamlet in the Kennet Valley about east of Marlborough in the English county of Wiltshire.

History

Axford was one of seven Saxon settlements along the Kennet Valley in modern-day Wiltshire in the 5th and 6th centuries.
During the 15th and 16th century, Axford Manor was centred on Priory Farm a short distance from the village itself. The majority of housing was built to the south of the main road through the village; the area to the north was developed during the late 18th and early 19th century.
St Michael's church was built in 1856 to designs of William White, as a chapel of ease to Holy Cross at Ramsbury.
A military camp was sited near Axford during the Second World War.

Buildings

Axford has one listed building, the Grade I listed Axford Farmhouse which has medieval origins. There is also The Red Lion public house, a 17th-century building.

Local government

Axford is in Ramsbury civil parish; the parish council styles itself as Ramsbury & Axford Parish Council. The second tier of local government is Wiltshire Council. The two councils are responsible for different aspects of local government.

Transport

Axford is close to the A4 road. Bus services to the village are provided by Swindon's Bus Company route 48 between Swindon and Marlborough.