West Littleton
| West Littleton | |
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 Church of St. James's, West Littleton | |
  West Littleton Location within Gloucestershire | |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
West Littleton is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Tormarton, in the South Gloucestershire district, in the ceremonial county of Gloucestershire, England.[1] It is located between the M4 and the A420. The closest amenities are in Marshfield and the historic city of Bath is a short distance to the south. The stately home, Dyrham Park, is located a few hundred metres from the village. In 1931 the parish had a population of 65.[2]
West Littleton shot to international attention as being the hideout retreat for Hugh Grant at the time of his alleged affair with a Los Angeles prostitute. The world's press descended upon this charming little village and camped outside Grant's house. The village boasts approximately 25 houses and has a population of around 50 inhabitants. There is a working farm, a red telephone box and a church. The Beaufort Hunt regularly uses the village green as a starting point for their hunts though this has been somewhat curtailed due to the recent legislation banning fox hunting.
West Littleton is considered a gem of a village with a farming background. Some houses in the village date back to the 15th century with some possibly even back to the 14th.
On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Tormarton.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 172 Bristol & Bath (Thornbury & Chew Magna) (Map). Ordnance Survey. 2013. ISBN 9780319229149.
- ^ "Population statistics West Littleton Ch/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "Relationships and changes West Littleton Ch/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
External links[edit]
Media related to West Littleton at Wikimedia Commons
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