Ogbourne St George: Monuments and Trails
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Ogbourne St George combines listed buildings with cycling and walking routes. For planning your trip, this brings two distinct points of interest together: the architectural history of the village and routes that pass through the area or start here. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, these interests can help you organise your destination and itinerary.
Listed buildings and their history
The Church of St George is a Grade II* listed building. Parts of it date from the late 12th to early 13th century. The Manor House is also Grade II* listed and stands on the site of the former Great Grange. Its garden wall dates from the 17th century and probably incorporates medieval elements. Listing status and date of construction are two different points of reference: the designation identifies the category of the listed building, while the dates relate to specific historical contexts.
Park House adds to the picture of the area’s architectural history. It is a Grade II listed house dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. The Cox Monument, a stone chest tomb from the 19th century, also stands in the churchyard of the Church of St George. These examples range from historic buildings to a tomb and relate to different types of monument and architecture.
A milestone dating from the early 19th century stands at High Street Brow and is Grade II listed. Its signposts name Swindon and Marlboro'. Here, the inscription is as significant as the age: the milestone makes two place names part of the monument and offers a different point of interest from buildings whose historical context is tied to their date of construction and structural elements.
Cycling and walking around the village
National Cycle Network Route 482 passes through Ogbourne St George. It is flat and suitable for families and beginners; 95.8 percent of the route is traffic-free. As surfaces can change over time, check current route conditions before setting off.
Another type of route is Ogbourne St George Byway No. 1, known as Gypsy Lane. This public byway is approximately 4.4 kilometres long. The approximate length gives you a specific measure to use when planning your walk; check the current condition of the route before setting off.
The Ridgeway passes through Ogbourne St George and also runs near the village. It crosses the Og Valley and links the megalithic sites at Silbury and Avebury with those at Wayland’s Smithy, Uffington and Dragon Hill. A linear walking route in Ogbourne St George starts at the Inn with the Well. The route information varies accordingly: the Ridgeway focuses on the Og Valley and the connections between named megalithic sites, while the starting point in the village is the specific reference for the walking route.
Check the bus service before travelling
The bus service between Swindon and Marlborough serves the Telephone Box stop. If you plan to include this service in your travel arrangements, check the current timetable before travelling.
For the wider travel overview: Wiltshire.
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