| |
Welcome to Coleshill.org
...the web site for Coleshill
village in Buckinghamshire
Click here for the latest news from Coleshill
- last updated on Thursday 21st March 2008
To navigate this site: Either click the blue tabs, or the white
links in the grey bar underneath. To return home, just click the 'coleshill.org'
logo.
The village nestles high in the Chiltern Hills between Amersham and
Beaconsfield. Coleshill village can trace its roots to the early Roman
occupation of Britain. Positioned on a hill, Coleshill is one of the
highest villages in the Chilterns. With natural springs providing fresh
water this made an ideal strategic place for an early encampment. Coleshill
village centre was designated as a conservation area in 1992.
The
village is centred around All Saints' Church - completed in 1856, the
village common - open land since the middle ages, the village pond -
unusual at the top of a hill, lying on a perched aquifer, overlooked
by The Red Lion public house - which existed since the early years of
the 20th century, the Village School - built in 1847 and the Village
Hall.
Village road and Barracks Hill are the through roads in the village
where many historic dwellings still exist. As well as roads, the Parish
supports over fifteen miles of well marked and regularly used footpaths.
With not just an impressive history, Coleshill is a thriving modern
community of approximately 250 households and 650 people. As well as
the active church, church choir and primary school, Coleshill supports
many active clubs, groups and societies, including :- Women’s Institute,
Tennis Club, Cricket Club, Bowls Club, Darts Team, Cribbage Team, Dominoes
Team, two Pub Quiz Teams, Drama Group, Horticultural Society, Magpie
Club for youngsters and a diligent Neighbourhood Watch. Village affairs
are managed by an active Parish Council of residents. |
|
|
|