Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Great Bedwyn within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Bedwin, or Bedwyn, Great, par. and town with ry. sta., S. Wilts, 5 miles SW. of Hungerford, 9993 ac. (36 water), pop. 1834; P.O. Market-day, Tuesday. Has ancient church, with interesting monuments; birthplace of Dr Willis (1622-1675), physician and anatomist. Chisbury, a Saxon camp of 15 ac., with rampart 45 ft. high, is 1 mile to NE.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Great Bedwyn, near E. border of Wilts, 5 miles SW. of Hungerford; P.O. See BEDWIN, GREAT.