Box is a civil parish, the lowest tier of local government, within the Wiltshire Council Unitary Authority.

The parish of Box incorporates the village of Box and the settlements of Alcombe, Ditteridge, Middle Hill, Ashley, Kingsdown, Box Hill, Rudloe, Hazelbury, Chapel Plaister and Wadswick.

Members of the public are welcome to attend all Parish Council meetings and are invited to make representations at the start of each meeting.

The Parish Council is a Gateway Ambassador for the ‘Great West Way’ - providing information on a touring route between London and Bristol.

For further information see the Great West Way introduction to BOX and Celebrating 200 years of RAILWAY HERITAGE

 

Box is a civil parish, the lowest tier of local government, within the Wiltshire Council Unitary Authority.

The parish covers approximately 7.3 square miles. The population stands at approximately 5200. The parish lies within the Cotswold Natural Landscape (formerly the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and contains several Conservation Areas. The parish is crossed by the Great Western Railway and the A4 trunk road.

The area has been settled since Neolithic times. During the Roman period there were at least two villas; the primary one in the centre of Box and the other at Ditteridge. Box had extensive high-quality limestone deposits which were mined from Roman times until 1970. Millions of tons were extracted. The area contains a number of outstanding Grade 1 and 2 buildings. There is still an existing water mill; Drewetts Mill, currently disused, but in existence since the Domesday survey. The children’s book, Thomas the Tank Engine, was conceived by the Rev. Awdry, who lived in Box. The parish has extensive civil amenities, catering for approximately 20 clubs for all ages.