Urchfont

Urchfont is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, situated on the northern edge of Salisbury Plain. It lies approximately 4 miles (6 km) southeast of Devizes. The parish includes the hamlets of Stert and Wedhampton.

Urchfont is known for its large village green, considered one of the largest in Wiltshire. The village has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to Roman times.

The name "Urchfont" is believed to derive from the Old English yrce font meaning "Erc's spring" or "spring of the River Erc". The River Erc is a small stream that rises near the village.

Key features of Urchfont include:

• Urchfont Manor: A historic manor house, now used as a residential adult education college.
• St Michael's Church: The parish church, dating largely from the 13th century, with later additions.
• The Lamb Inn: A traditional public house.

The village is primarily a residential area, with agriculture playing a role in the surrounding countryside. Urchfont has a thriving community and is a popular place to live due to its rural setting and proximity to larger towns. The civil parish is governed by a parish council.