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{{infobox UK place
{{infobox UK place
|country=England
|country= England
|static_image=[[Image:Gt Cheverell.JPG|240px]]
|static_image= [[Image:Gt Cheverell.JPG|240px]]
|static_image_caption=Village centre
|static_image_caption= Village centre
|latitude=51.289
|latitude= 51.289
|longitude=-02.027
|longitude= -02.027
|official_name=Great Cheverell
|official_name= Great Cheverell
|population = 588
|population= 588
|population_ref= ([[United Kingdom Census 2001|2001 census]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=4&containerAreaId=790551 |title=Area selected: Salisbury (Non-Metropolitan District) |author= |date= |work=Neighbourhood Statistics: Full Dataset View |publisher=Office for National Statistics |accessdate=10 June 2010}}</ref>
|population_ref = (as of 2001)
|civil_parish= Cheverell Magna
|unitary_england = [[Wiltshire Council|Wiltshire]]
|lieutenancy_england = [[Wiltshire]]
|unitary_england= [[Wiltshire Council|Wiltshire]]
|lieutenancy_england= [[Wiltshire]]
|region=South West England
|region= South West England
|constituency_westminster=
|constituency_westminster=
|post_town=DEVIZES
|post_town= [[Devizes]]
|postcode_district=SN10
|postcode_district= SN10
|postcode_area=SN
|postcode_area= SN
|dial_code=01380
|dial_code= 01380
|os_grid_reference=ST982544
|os_grid_reference= ST982544
}}
}}


'''Great Cheverell''' is a [[village]] and [[civil parish]] in the [[England|English]] county of [[Wiltshire]]. In some sources the Latinized name of '''Cheverell Magna''' is used, especially when referring to the ecclesiastical parish.
'''Great Cheverell''' is a village and [[Civil parishes in England|civil parish]] in the [[England|English]] county of [[Wiltshire]]. In some sources the Latinized name of '''Cheverell Magna''' is used, especially when referring to the [[ecclesiastical parish]].

In the [[United Kingdom Census 2001|Census 2001]], the parish had a population of 588.


==History==
==History==
Great Cheverell is an ancient settlement, centring on its [[Church of England]] [[parish church]] dedicated to [[Saint Peter]]. Its [[parish register]]s, now held at the [[Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre]], cover the years 1653-1987 ([[baptism]]s), 1654-1994 ([[marriage]]s), and 1654-1987 (burials).<ref>[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/WIL/GreatCheverell/index.htm Great Cheverell] at Genuki website</ref>
Great Cheverell is an ancient settlement, centering on its [[Church of England parish church]] of [[Saint Peter]]. Its [[parish register]]s, now held at the [[Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre]], cover the years 1653-1987 ([[baptism]]s), 1654-1994 ([[marriage]]s), and 1654-1987 (burials).<ref>[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/WIL/GreatCheverell/index.htm Great Cheverell] at Genuki website</ref>


==Local government==
==Local government==
Great Cheverell (or Cheverell Magna) is a civil parish with an elected [[Parish councils in England|parish council]]. It also falls within the area of the [[Wiltshire Council]] [[unitary authority]], which is responsible for almost all significant local government functions.
Great Cheverell (or Cheverell Magna) is a civil parish with an elected [[Parish councils in England|parish council]]. It is in the area of the [[Wiltshire Council]] [[unitary authority]], which is responsible for most significant local government functions.


==Location==
==Location==
'''Position:''' {{gbmapping|ST982544}}
'''Position:''' {{gbmapping|ST982544}}

'''Nearby towns and cities:''' [[Devizes]], [[Salisbury, England|Salisbury]]

'''Nearby villages:''' [[Little Cheverell]], [[Erlestoke]], [[Worton, Wiltshire|Worton]], [[Potterne]]


==Notable residents==
==Notable residents==
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*[[List of civil parishes in England]]
*[[List of civil parishes in England]]


==Sources==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

==Further reading==
*{{cite book |last1=Crittall |first1=Elizabeth (ed.) |last2=Baggs |first2=A.P. |last3=Crowley |first3=D.A. |last4=Pugh |first4=Ralph B. |last5=Stevenson |first5=Janet H. |last6=Tomlinson |first6=Margaret |title=[[Victoria County History]]: A History of the County of Wiltshire: Volume 10: An account of the parishes of Swanborough hundred, and of the borough of Devizes |year=1975 |publisher= |location= |isbn= |pages=41-53}}
*{{cite book |last1=Pevsner |first1=Nikolaus |authorlink1=Nikolaus Pevsner |last2=Cherry |first2=Bridget (revision) |title=[[Pevsner Architectural Guides#Buildings of England|The Buildings of England]]: Wiltshire |year=1975 |publisher=[[Penguin Books]] |location=Harmondsworth |isbn=0 14 0710.26 4 |pages=259-260}}

==External links==
*[http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/community/getcom2.php?id=106 Wiltshire County Council Website page on Great Cheverell], retrieved 16:00 Oct 12, 2004 (UTC)
*[http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/community/getcom2.php?id=106 Wiltshire County Council Website page on Great Cheverell], retrieved 16:00 Oct 12, 2004 (UTC)
*[http://www.kennet.gov.uk/leg_dem/web_comm_minutes.nsf/9055528f2a958b9d8025687f00608fad/dbdebb58d0e5b8cd8025673100338bcb?OpenDocument Kennet District Council Website page on Cheverell Magna Parish], retrieved 16:00 Oct 12, 2004 (UTC)
*[http://www.kennet.gov.uk/leg_dem/web_comm_minutes.nsf/9055528f2a958b9d8025687f00608fad/dbdebb58d0e5b8cd8025673100338bcb?OpenDocument Kennet District Council Website page on Cheverell Magna Parish], retrieved 16:00 Oct 12, 2004 (UTC)

Revision as of 01:01, 13 June 2010

Great Cheverell
Village centre
Population588 (2001 census)[1]
OS grid referenceST982544
Civil parish
  • Cheverell Magna
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townDevizes
Postcode districtSN10
Dialling code01380
PoliceWiltshire
FireDorset and Wiltshire
AmbulanceSouth Western
List of places
UK
England
Wiltshire

Great Cheverell is a village and civil parish in the English county of Wiltshire. In some sources the Latinized name of Cheverell Magna is used, especially when referring to the ecclesiastical parish.

History

Great Cheverell is an ancient settlement, centering on its Church of England parish church of Saint Peter. Its parish registers, now held at the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, cover the years 1653-1987 (baptisms), 1654-1994 (marriages), and 1654-1987 (burials).[2]

Local government

Great Cheverell (or Cheverell Magna) is a civil parish with an elected parish council. It is in the area of the Wiltshire Council unitary authority, which is responsible for most significant local government functions.

Location

Position: grid reference ST982544

Notable residents

See also

References

  1. ^ "Area selected: Salisbury (Non-Metropolitan District)". Neighbourhood Statistics: Full Dataset View. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
  2. ^ Great Cheverell at Genuki website
  3. ^ "Athlete Profile". www.olympics.org.uk. Retrieved 2008-08-09.

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