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Ashton keynes, Wiltshire
Ashton House, Ashton Keynes
Ashton Keynes lies within the Cotswold Water Park and lies both sides of the River Thames, 6.5 miles from its source at Thames Head. The mellow stone and channels, coupled with attractive gardens, makes for an attractive summer stroll down High Road. Stop off at the popular White Hart Inn for lunch, and then enjoy more of the Cotswold Water Park?
Reginald Dyer, the infamous British officer responsible for the Amritsar massacre in India in 1919, retired to Ashton Keynes.
Reginald Dyer, the infamous British officer responsible for the Amritsar massacre in India in 1919, retired to Ashton Keynes.
Excerpts From The Wiltshire Council Timeline Of Ashton Keynes (scroll)
1851 - The census records 122 agricultural labourers; second in this list are the 55 glovers.
Early 1900s - Gravel extarction began; many of the male villagers worked on excavating the area that is now Cotswold Water Park.
1939 - There were 14 acres of water in the area. Today after extracting 15 million tons of gravel there are 150 acres of lakes.
Early 1900s - Gravel extarction began; many of the male villagers worked on excavating the area that is now Cotswold Water Park.
1939 - There were 14 acres of water in the area. Today after extracting 15 million tons of gravel there are 150 acres of lakes.
Ashton House, Ashton Keynes, mid to late 18th century, Grade II Listed.
High Road, Ashton Keynes
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The Grove, Ashton Keynes, 18th century, Grade II
Old Father Thames, in the front garden of The Grove, High Road, Ashton Keynes
Outbuildings to The Grove, Ashton Keynes, 18th century, Grade II.
White Hart Inn, Ashton Keynes
Ashton Keynes, such a happy place!
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