Historical Geography information for Chippenham, Wiltshire, England
| Place Name | Chippenham |
| Description | Chippenham is a market town situated in Wiltshire, England, which lies 21 km east of Bath. The town was established on a crossing of the River Avon and is believed to have existed as some form of settlement since before Roman times. It was a royal estate, under Saxon King Alfred the Great. The town continued grew when the Great Western Railway arrived in 1841, and while historically a market town the economy has changed to that of a commuter town. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Chippenham |
| County | Wiltshire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93454 |
| DateUpdated | 7/13/2013 10:23:50 AM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092571 |
British Surname Clusters | Gregory | Gregory |