Lacock Village, Wiltshire
From the time of Henry VIII until 1944, the Talbot family were the landlords of Lacock Village. In 1944, Miss Matilda Talbot gifted Lacock Village to the National Trust.
Since that time, the National Trust has attempted to maintain the 17th and 18th-century character of the village by avoiding obtrusive modernization.
History
Lacock was mentioned in the Domesday Book of the Norman period, with a population of just 160 – 190 people.
Historic, preserved buildings in Lacock, Wiltshire
Wool Town
Since the Middle Ages, Lacock Village had been a prosperous wool town known for its sheep and weaving. However, that trade waned with the advent of cheap cotton imports from the United States in the 19th century.
Wisteria in Lacock, Wiltshire
Access – Getting There
Lacock is located just off the A350 three miles south of Chippenham in Wiltshire.
Nearby
Visitors to Lacock may also want to visit nearby Lacock Abbey, the 14th-century St Cyriac’s Church, and the historic tithe barn, which also dates from the 14th century. Both are Grade I listed buildings.
The George Inn and The Red Lion are nearby pubs in the village. The George Inn is located in a building that has been used as a pub since 1361. The pub maintains its historic feel with features such as low ceilings and uneven floors. The brick Red Lion at 1 High Street in Lacock is both a pub and bed and breakfast. The Red Lion pub has a history that stretches over 200 years. It recently appeared as a shop in the BBC series, The Cranford Chronicles.
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