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 Situated half way between Swindon and Cirencester, Cricklade is an idyllic town on the River Thames. Twinned with Sucé-sur-Erdre in France, its population is approximately 4,000. A large clock, known as the Jubilee clock, was built in 1898 in honour of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee the preceding year. It stands outside The Vale Hotel in the High Street, where the Town Cross once stood. Cricklade was founded in the ninth century by the Saxons and was the home of a Saxon royal mint. It is one of thirty burhs mentioned in the Burghal Hidage document, which describes a system of fortresses and fortified towns built around Wessex by King Alfred. It is believed these burhs were built in 878-9 to defend Wessex against the Vikings. Cricklade Fun Run takes place on the first Sunday in October and includes a half marathon, 10 km and fun run for 750 runners. It raises funds for local charities. Cricklade Triathlon runs in the summer for adults and juniors Cricklade Leisure Centre was saved from closure in 2006 and is now run by local residents. Cricklade Cricket Club has been running for more than 100 years and Cricklade Youth Football Club was the first club in Wiltshire to gain the Wiltshire FA Charter Standard. The town is also known for a large nature reserve, North Meadow, which boasts 80 per cent of Britain's wild Snake's Head Fritillaries in its 150 acres If there is any information you would like to see included on this page, please contact us here. |
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