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Sheldon School, Chippenham
A view through the gates at the rear entrance on Hardenhuish Lane. The school, originally for boys only, is now a co-educational comprehensive and claims to be the largest school in Wiltshire.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 13 Jul 2022
0.15 miles
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The stone circle on Redwing Avenue
I wondered whether this structure in a modern housing estate might be formed from parts of some historic house that once stood on the site, but a local person explained that the show houses for the estate were close by, and this was part of the developer's promotional work.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 15 Jul 2022
0.17 miles
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Cycleway off Hardenhuish Lane
Part of a longer foot and cycle path that runs for 1.3km alongside the Hardenhuish Brook from the ring road to Bristol Road on the outskirts of the town centre.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 13 Jul 2022
0.18 miles
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Link path off Stainers Way
This short, straight section of footpath connects the housing estate to a longer foot and cycle path that runs for 1.3km alongside the Hardenhuish Brook from the ring road to Bristol Road on the outskirts of the town centre.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 13 Jul 2022
0.18 miles
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St Nicholas church, Hardenhuish
This distinctive church, on a hill overlooking the school, was built in 1779. Its classical Georgian style is the result of architect John Wood (the younger); Wood is renowned for his designs of The Royal Crescent and The Circus in Bath. Also of note is the Ricardo Monument - containing the tombs of nine of the family from whom David (famed for his immense financial standing in the Stock Exchange) came from.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 29 Feb 2012
0.18 miles
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2010 : New housing estate near Hardenhuish
Proof, if proof is needed that modern housing estates do not need to be ugly monstrosities. A little careful and sympathetic planning goes a long way.
West of Chippenham.
Image: © Maurice Pullin
Taken: 16 Mar 2010
0.19 miles
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Playground by Stainers Way
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 13 Jul 2022
0.20 miles
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2010 : Sandown Drive, Chippenham
A modern housing estate west of Chippenham, handy for the A420 and the western bypass.
Image: © Maurice Pullin
Taken: 16 Mar 2010
0.20 miles
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Tomb of 19th century economist David Ricardo
Stands by the south-east corner of Hardenhuish Church.
Image: © tristan forward
Taken: 21 Feb 2009
0.21 miles
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Hardenhuish Church
Designed by John Wood.
Tomb of 19th century economist David Ricardo at the right.
Image: © tristan forward
Taken: 21 Feb 2009
0.21 miles