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Cricklade sits at the southern edge of the Cotswolds, positioned on a natural crossing point where the infant River Thames meets the Churn. It holds a distinct identity as a historic Saxon hilltop town, and its layout still follows the straight, wide lines of a fortified 'burgh' designed to defend against Viking raids. Unlike its larger neighbour Swindon, which lies about eight miles to the south, Cricklade maintains a quieter, small-town pace defined by its High Street of traditional limestone buildings and independent shops. Geographically, it serves as a gateway to the Cotswold Water Park, meaning the surrounding landscape is a mosaic of lakes and wetlands. To the north of the town lies North Meadow, an ancient site of special scientific interest and one of the few places in the UK where the rare snake’s-head fritillary still grows wild. It is a practical location for those who need access to the A419 for commuting towards Cirencester or Gloucester, yet it remains firmly rooted in its own history as the first town on the Thames.