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Lacock

Lacock is a village in Wiltshire, England, 3 miles (5 km) from the town of Chippenham. The village is owned almost in its entirety by the National Trust, and attracts many visitors by virtue of its unspoiled appearance.

History

Lacock is mentioned in the Domesday book, with a population of 160–190; with two mills and a vineyard. Lacock Abbey was founded on the manorial lands by Ela, Countess of Salisbury and established in 1232; and the village — with the manor — formed its endowment to "God and St Mary". Lacock was granted a market and developed a thriving wool industry during the Middle Ages. Reybridge, and a pack horse ford, remained the only crossing points of the River Avon until the 17th century. Lacock (Wiltshire County Archives) accessed 28 September 2009 At the Dissolution, the Abbey and estate, including the village were sold to William Sharington, later passing into the Talbot family by marriage. Most of the surviving houses are 18th century or earlier in construction. There is a 14th century tithe barn, a medieval church, and an inn dating from the 15th century and an 18th century lock-up. In 1916 Charles Henry Fox Talbot bequeathed the Lacock estate to his niece, Matilda Gilchrist-Clark, who took the name of Talbot. The estate was given to the National Trust in 1944 by Matilda Talbot – comprising 284 acres, the Abbey, and the village.

Film set

The village has been used as a film and television set, notably for the 1995 BBC production of Pride and Prejudice, the 2007 BBC production of Cranford. It has also made brief appearances in the Harry Potter films Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

List of Productions

...aka Robin Hood (1985) (TV) (Philippines: English title: theatrical title) ...aka Robin Hood: The Legend, Part 1 (1983) (TV) ...aka "Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments" (2000) (UK: complete title) ...aka Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) (USA) ...aka "Fred Dibnah's Building of Britain" (2002) (UK: complete title) ...aka Half-Blood Prince, The (2008) (USA: short title)

Scarecrow festival

A scarecrow festival is held annually in Lacock. It is usually popular with visitors from the local area. In 2006 the theme for the festival was Fictitious Heroes and villains, although it changes annually. BBC - Wiltshire - Entertainment - Lacock Scarecrow Festival

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