Woodsend is a hamlet in the civil parish of Aldbourne in Wiltshire, England. Its nearest town is Marlborough, which is approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south-west from the hamlet.

Woodsend
Woodsend is located in Wiltshire
Woodsend
Woodsend
Location within Wiltshire
OS grid referenceSU221759
Civil parish
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townMARLBOROUGH
Postcode districtSN8
Dialling code01672
PoliceWiltshire
FireDorset and Wiltshire
AmbulanceSouth Western
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Wiltshire
51°28′55″N 1°40′59″W / 51.482°N 1.683°W / 51.482; -1.683

Woodsend had a population of 84 in 1851 but decreased in size in the early 20th century.[1] A Wesleyan Methodist chapel was built around 1845 and closed in 1913.[1] A National school for about 20 pupils was opened in 1855 and closed before 1913.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Baggs, A. P.; Freeman, Jane; Stevenson, Janet H. (1983). "Parishes: Aldbourne". In Crowley, D. A. (ed.). A History of the County of Wiltshire, Volume 12. Victoria County History. University of London. pp. 67–86. Retrieved 4 April 2021 – via British History Online.