Corsham, Market town in western Wiltshire, England
Description
Corsham is a town in Wiltshire featuring Georgian buildings along its High Street, with many structures built from local Bath Stone that line the town center. These stone facades create a unified visual character throughout the area.
History
The settlement began as a Saxon royal estate and grew into a major wool trading center during the medieval period. This economic importance shaped the town's development and prosperity for centuries afterward.
Culture
Corsham Court and its art collections continue to shape how the town is experienced today. The presence of this historic house influences how locals and visitors perceive the character of the place.
Practical
The town sits on good transportation routes with easy access to the A4 road and regular bus connections. Getting around the area and reaching the town center is straightforward for visitors.
Did you know?
Peacocks roam freely through the streets, especially around Corsham Court. These unexpected residents add a surprising element to everyday life in the town.
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Middlewick House
1.4 km
MoD Corsham
2.1 km
Corsham Court
765 m
Neston Park
3.1 km
Hartham Park
2.1 km
Guyers House Hotel
1.4 km
The Bath House
890 m
Hungerford Almshouses
762 mCorsham Railway Cutting
934 m
Town Hall
586 mAlexander House
411 m
Church of St John the Baptist
2.3 km
Church of St Bartholomew, Corsham
681 m
Church of St Phillip and St James
2.1 km
Congregational Chapel
1.8 km
The Spread Eagle Public House
729 m3, Church Street
585 m2, Church Street
581 m4 and 5, Church Street
596 m7-10, Church Street
603 m
The Cross Keys Inn
1.2 km
Corsham Baptist Church
559 m
Corsham United Reformed Church
296 m
Church of St Patrick
985 mGazebo To Rear Of No 36 (parkside)
439 m
Parkside
414 mSummerhouse In Walled Garden Of Hartham Park
2.2 km1, Church Rise
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