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Shaw, Wiltshire

Shaw (sometimes known as Old Shaw) is a deserted mediæval village near West Overton, Wiltshire. It is believed to have been abandoned in the early 15th century but has been little studied. The First Edition OS maps label it as 'Old Shaw'. Shaw Farm is an early 19th-century Flemish brick house with a slate roof. It is within the council area of Wiltshire.

Place Type: Deserted Village
Historic County: Wiltshire
Lat, Long: 51.386598,-1.806384
Grid Reference: SU135653
Police Area: Wiltshire
Council Area: Wiltshire
Civil Parish: West Overton CP
Country: England

GBPNID: 304348
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Shaw,_Wiltshire_304348

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