Dauntsey Lock, Chippenham, SN15 4HD

Dauntsey is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, giving its name to the Dauntsey Vale in which it lies. The village is set on slightly higher ground in the floodplain of the upper Bristol Avon, providing a modest elevation within a rural valley. As part of the civil parish, Dauntsey retains traditional village features and a sense of community rooted in its location in the Vale. The postal district SN 15 situates it within the broader region of Wiltshire, offering a quiet countryside setting while remaining connected to nearby towns. Residents benefit from the village’s setting on higher ground, which may reduce flood risk compared to surrounding lower areas. The local landscape is characterised by the Avon river’s floodplain, providing a natural backdrop for the village’s surroundings. Overall, Dauntsey presents a classic rural English village environment within the administrative boundaries of Wiltshire.