Bradford-on-avon
Bradford on Avon is a town and civil parish within west Wiltshire, England, with a population of roughly 9,500 according to the 2011 Census. The town lies partially on the Avon Valley, and partially on the hill that marks the Vale's western edge, eight miles southeast of Bath, in the hilly countryside in between the Mendip Hills, Salisbury Plain as well as the Cotswold Hills. The area around Bath provides the Jurassic limestone (Bath Stone) out of which the town's historic buildings are constructed. The River Avon (Bristol Avon) flows through the town. The town directly borders Trowbridge towards the south east. The town incoporates the suburban areas of Bearfield and Woolley; the parish incorporates the hamlets of Widbrook and Woolley Green. The town's canal, original buildings, shops, pubs and restaurants make it attractive to vacationers. The history of the town can be traced back to Roman times. It features a number of buildings dating back to the 17th century, when the town grew due to the thriving English woollen textile sector. A unique feature of Bradford on Avon is the big Grade II* listed tithe barn, generally known as the Saxon Tithe Barn, which is 180 feet by 30 feet and was built during the 14th century and is now a part of Barton Farm Country Park. The barn would have been utilised for collecting taxes in the form of goods in order to finance the church. There are lots of distinctive buildings in and around the town centre. A lot of the old textile factories have been converted into modern flats and apartments, thought a handful of the buildings are still made use of nowadays for their original purpose. For all your home upgrades, be sure that you pick reliable specialists in Bradford on Avon to make sure you get a good quality service.
