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Biddestone, Wiltshire

Biddestone, Wiltshire

Biddestone is a village and parish in northwest Wiltshire, about 3 miles  from Chippenham and 2 miles from Corsham, the parish includes the hamlet of Slaughterford. If you happen to be in the area it's worth a brief stop-off, longer if the fete or private gardens are open. The splendid 17th century Manor House, situated prominently on the Biddestone village green, is Grade II* Listed and the church of St Nicholas is 13th century and Grade I Listed. In all Biddestone and Slaughterford have 91 Listed buildings, a significant number for two small settlements. Don't miss the 17th century Pool Farmhouse and The Close, behind the high wall opposite the Biddestone village pond, this is 18th century, though largely reconstructed 1924-9. Slaughterford can be missed.

The village now has just one pub, the White Horse, which is on The Green. There is an annual fete, and open gardens day.

Willow House, Biddestone, 1730, Grade II

Gable Cottage, 1723, Grade II, and 18th century Hawthorne Cottage, Biddestone, Grade II

Home Farm, Biddestone, 18th century, Grade II

Elm Cottage, Biddestone, 17th century, Grade II

The Close, Biddestone, Grade II Listed, 18th century but largely reconstructed 1924-29

The Billiard Room to The Close, Biddestone, Grade II Listed, 17th century but altered 1924-29.

18th century White Horse, Biddestone, Grade II

The Cottage, 18C, Stonehaven, 18C, The Old Wool House, early 19C, 7, The Green, 1759, and Willow House, 1730, all Grade II Listed

The Old Forge, Wickham Cottage, The Malthouse, Biddestone, all 18th century, Grade II

Home Farm, Biddestone, 18th century, Grade II

Pool Farmouse, Biddestone, 17th century, Grade II

Pool Farmouse, Biddestone, 17th century, Grade II

The late 19th century Grade II Wellhead, Church Street, Biddestone

Pool Farmouse, Biddestone, 17th century, Grade II

Elm House, Farmhouse, Biddestone, Grade II, late 17th century, rebuilt circa 1975.