Welcome To Priors Marston
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An Introduction to Priors Marston
Located on the borders of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, with the M1, M40 and M6 each just 20 minutes away and rail stations at Banbury and Leamington Spa within easy reach, Priors Marston really is one of Warwickshire's best kept secrets. To find out more about the history of the village and to see some of the photographs of it please click here.
The Oxford Canal and Jurassic Way both run nearby and the village has many attractive footpaths within and around it.
According to the 2001 census the population of the parish was 506, increasing to 579 at the 2011 Census, most of whom live in the village.
Records show that the village belonged to St. Mary's Priory (from where "Priors" comes), Coventry and "Marston" combines the Old English words Merse referring to a lake which formed a fishery in the early history of the village and tun meaning a settlement.
Most of the properties are built of local stone with a number of them retaining their thatched or stone tiles roofs. A number of these original properties are probably of the 16th and 17th centuries but only a few maintain all of their original features.
The Parish Council comprises 5 local residents and is supported by the Parish Clerk, information about the PC, minutes of meetings, planning news and financial information can be seen here.
The Priors School provides education for local children up to the age of 11 and was one of the first Free Schools in the country.
St. Leonard's Church is located in the heart of the village and is popular for weddings and christenings.
The Priors Sports & Social Club is located on the edge of the village on the road to Byfield and provides facilities for tennis, cricket, football and tug of war. There is a clubhouse with changing rooms, kitchen and licensed bar.
At the northern end of the village, on the road to Napton, is The Priors Hall, a well appointed village hall where residents of the parish can play badminton, table tennis and indoor bowls. The hall is also used for mother & toddler sessions as well as monthly fillm screenings; it can be hired out for parties, concerts and wedding receptions. It is also home to the village Post Office and hairdresser.
The village does have a pub, The Hollybush Inn, and you can find out more about it here
Though the village is well served by shops in neighbouring villages, local pubs and restaurants, and a number of local service providers click here to find out more.
Located on the borders of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, with the M1, M40 and M6 each just 20 minutes away and rail stations at Banbury and Leamington Spa within easy reach, Priors Marston really is one of Warwickshire's best kept secrets. To find out more about the history of the village and to see some of the photographs of it please click here.
The Oxford Canal and Jurassic Way both run nearby and the village has many attractive footpaths within and around it.
According to the 2001 census the population of the parish was 506, increasing to 579 at the 2011 Census, most of whom live in the village.
Records show that the village belonged to St. Mary's Priory (from where "Priors" comes), Coventry and "Marston" combines the Old English words Merse referring to a lake which formed a fishery in the early history of the village and tun meaning a settlement.
Most of the properties are built of local stone with a number of them retaining their thatched or stone tiles roofs. A number of these original properties are probably of the 16th and 17th centuries but only a few maintain all of their original features.
The Parish Council comprises 5 local residents and is supported by the Parish Clerk, information about the PC, minutes of meetings, planning news and financial information can be seen here.
The Priors School provides education for local children up to the age of 11 and was one of the first Free Schools in the country.
St. Leonard's Church is located in the heart of the village and is popular for weddings and christenings.
The Priors Sports & Social Club is located on the edge of the village on the road to Byfield and provides facilities for tennis, cricket, football and tug of war. There is a clubhouse with changing rooms, kitchen and licensed bar.
At the northern end of the village, on the road to Napton, is The Priors Hall, a well appointed village hall where residents of the parish can play badminton, table tennis and indoor bowls. The hall is also used for mother & toddler sessions as well as monthly fillm screenings; it can be hired out for parties, concerts and wedding receptions. It is also home to the village Post Office and hairdresser.
The village does have a pub, The Hollybush Inn, and you can find out more about it here
Though the village is well served by shops in neighbouring villages, local pubs and restaurants, and a number of local service providers click here to find out more.