Alderbury and Whaddon
Local History Research Group
Peter, Bishop of Ramsbury,
opening the new primary school classroom in 2000
Today, Alderbury and Whaddon,
often thought of as one, form a quiet refuge in the southern reaches of
Wiltshire, close enough to the city of Salisbury to be convenient, but
sufficiently distinct to offer the advantages of a rural life. To the east lies
the ancient Clarendon estate, once the country refuge of kings and queens
which, through its royal connections has led to much of Alderbury's
early mediaeval history being recorded in sources such as the Patent Rolls. The
village has seen a number of changes over recent years. There has been much
construction in recent years and a number of housing estates have been built,
including over 250 houses on Whaddon Common and 50 at
Oakwood Grove. Smaller numbers were added during the 1990s on the site of the old
Yeates' garage (now Pepperbox Rise), at The Sandringhams, and at Silver Wood.
A badly-needed new primary school, built at a
cost of some £800,000, opened its doors in 1993 and caters for some 210 pupils
aged 4-11 years.
CLICK
HERE to visit the school's web site. Please contact the Head on (01722 710
464) for a prospectus.
The village today has much to offer its
denizens, with numerous clubs and associations. There are two pubs, the Green Dragon and The Three
Crowns, both offering traditional rural hospitality. Salisbury is within easy
reach and despite its rural setting, Southampton and London are within easy
reach.