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Burbage, Wiltshire

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Burbage is a village and civil parish in the Vale of Pewsey in the English county of Wiltshire.

History

The Kennet and Avon Canal was built just north of the village and opened in 1810.

Local government

Burbage is a civil parish with an elected parish council. It falls within the areas of Kennet District Council and Wiltshire County Council. All three councils are responsible for different aspects of local government.

In the 2002 census, the parish had a population of 1,660.

Local business

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Location

Position: grid reference SU230612

Nearby towns and cities: Marlborough, Hungerford, Devizes, Swindon

Nearby villages: Easton Royal, East Grafton, Pewsey, Collingbourne Kingston, Collingbourne Ducis

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