Ward in Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52, -1.747 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 17 33 |
| Dialling code: | 01451 (Stow-on-the-Wold) |
Moreton West sits on the western side of the market town of Moreton-in-Marsh in the northern Cotswold district of Gloucestershire. The ward includes part of the town and the adjoining countryside, with the familiar honey‑coloured Cotswold limestone buildings, a traditional high street of independent shops and pubs, and surrounding arable and pastoral farmland.
The local economy leans on agriculture, small businesses and tourism - the town’s long‑running weekly market draws visitors and the nearby railway provides links to Oxford and London, supporting commuters as well as holidaymakers. With origins along the Roman Fosse Way, the area has a layered historic character and an active community life of village halls, volunteer groups and seasonal events.
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