Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Pewsey within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Pewsey, small market town with ry. sta., Wilts, in E. of co., on a headstream of river Avon, near Kennet and Avon Canal, 7 miles by road and 11 miles by rail S. of Marlborough, 4791 ac., pop. 1895; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks. Market-day, Tuesday. Pewsey has an old church, and is a seat of petty sessions. The trade is mainly agricultural. The Vale of Pewsey separates Marlborough Downs from Salisbury Plain, and is flanked by slopes of chalk hills.
A village in Kinwardstone hundred, in the county of Wiltshire.
Four manors recorded in Domesday.
1st Manor
2nd Manor
3rd Manor
4th Manor