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About Froxfield
There is a legend surrounding this attractive village, it tells of Wild Darrell, who in the 16th-century was the owner of Littlecote House. He is said to have murdered a new-born child by throwing it on to a fire. Wild Darrell had powerful friends and was able to escape gaol and the gallows, but he later met death by braking his neck when taking a jump at a stile. It is a strange tale and on nights when his ghost wanders the fields, you are supposed to be able hear the cry of wolves.
This is a pleasant village that comprises of a number of attractive brick and flint cottages, several with thickly thatched roofes and nearly all with delightful gardens. Interestingly, there is a large group of houses built for widows of the clergy by Sarah, Duchess of Somerset, in the year 1694. Near to these houses is a quiet chapel boardered by a lawn.
Littlecote House, is a stunning Tudor mansion set in glorious countryside just outside the village.
Froxfield is close to the interesting town of Hungerford and not far from the beautiful River Kennet.
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All attractions in FroxfieldAll attractions in WiltshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Froxfield
Chilton Foliat, in the county of Wiltshire (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction NE)
A fine example of a typical English country village beside the River Kennet in Wiltshire
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Shalbourne, in the county of Wiltshire (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction S)
The country village of Shalbourne in Wiltshire is marked out by its leafy lanes and clutch of pretty thatched properties.
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Wilton, in the county of Wiltshire (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SW)
A landmark in the area is Wilton Windmill, this is a restored windmill from 1821, it was refurbished in 1976 and stands on a chalk ridge 550 feet above sea level. This superb...
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Marlborough, in the county of Wiltshire (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction W)
Dramatic chalk downs extend from Berkshire into rural Wiltshire, they are particularly rich in pre-historic remains and shelter a wealth of charming market towns and pretty...
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Chiseldon, in the county of Wiltshire (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NW)
This is an attractive large village lying to the edge of the Marlborough Downs, its inclusion in the Doomsday Book indicates at that time it was a village of some importance.
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Newbury, a Historic Market Town in the county of Berkshire (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction E)
Newbury is a lovely town, it is rich in 17th century buildings with the Tudor granary building being of immense attraction.
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Ashbury, in the county of Oxfordshire (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction N)
The village of Ashbury is located in a lovely scenic area where the borders of south Oxfordshire meet with Wiltshire.
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Wanborough, in the county of Wiltshire (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction NW)
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Crux Easton, in the county of Hampshire (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction SE)
Crux Easton is a quiet Hampshire hamlet lying in the shadow of Beacon Hill which rises to 262ft west of the village.
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Avebury, in the county of Wiltshire (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction W)
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Thatcham, in the county of Berkshire (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction E)
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Broad Hinton, in the county of Wiltshire (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction W)
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Beckhampton, in the county of Wiltshire (13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction W)
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Kingsclere, a Picturesque Village in the county of Hampshire (15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction SE)
A picturesque village in Hampshire, near to Watership Down.
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East Hendred, in the county of Oxfordshire (15.9 miles, 25.5 km, direction NE)
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All towns in WiltshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Bedwyn Station | (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction SW) |
| Hungerford Station | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction E) |
| M4 Junction 14 | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction NE) |
| M4 Junction 15 (Badbury Roundabout) | (10.3 miles, 16.7 km, direction NW) |
| Southampton Airport | (33.4 miles, 53.8 km, direction S) |
| Bournemouth Airport | (45.2 miles, 72.8 km, direction S) |
| Froxfield to London | (62.5 miles, 100.6 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Froxfield
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Froxfield center |
| The Pelican Inn | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) |
| The Bear Hotel | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction E) |
| Days Inn Hotel Membury | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction N) |
| Ramada Elcot Park Newbury | (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction E) |
| The Inn With The Well | (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction NW) |
| Castle and Ball | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction W) |
| Parklands Hotel | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction NW) |
| The Vineyard At Stockcross | (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction E) |
| Landmark Hotel | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NW) |
| Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction E) |
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