Gomeldon facts for kids
Gomeldon is a small village in England. It's located in a pretty valley called the River Bourne. This village is in a county called Wiltshire. It's part of a larger area known as the civil parish of Idmiston.
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Gomeldon: A Small English Village
Where is Gomeldon?
Gomeldon is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) northeast of a city called Salisbury. It sits between two other places, Winterbourne Gunner and Porton. In 2012, about 200 people lived in Gomeldon.
What's it Like Today?
Even though it's a small village, Gomeldon has a primary school. This is a school for younger children. There isn't a train station in Gomeldon. However, the main railway line that goes to London passes right through the village.
Gomeldon's History
Gomeldon has a long history. It was a village even in medieval times. That's a very long time ago! In 1821, only 20 people lived here. By 1831, the population grew to 48. In 1868, it was still a small group of houses, known as a hamlet, within the larger area of Idmiston.
Digging Up the Past
Archaeologists have found old buildings in Gomeldon. These buildings were part of an ancient village that is now empty. This kind of place is called a deserted medieval village. In the 1960s, ten buildings were dug up by archaeologists. This site is south-west of the modern school, between the current village and the river. A report about these findings was published by Salisbury Museum. The area where this old village once stood is now a protected historical site.
