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Cricklade, Wiltshire

Cricklade is a town in Wiltshire, lying on the south bank of the River Thames. Cricklade Town Bridge was long deemed the upper limit of navigation on the Thames. Cricklade was an important burh, or fortified town, in the 9th century, chose as the strategic spot where the Roman road Ermin Street crosses the River Thames. The town is within the council area of Wiltshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Wiltshire
Lat, Long: 51.641184,-1.856295
Grid Reference: SU 1004 9360
Civil Parish: Cricklade CP
Council Area: Wiltshire CA
Police Area: Wiltshire PA

GBPN ID: 11567
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Cricklade,_Wiltshire_11567

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