Covingham is an eastern area of Swindon, England, which was developed in the 1960s as part of Swindon's eastward expansion towards the A419.

St Paul's Church was built in 1971[2] and is the home of a partnership between the Church of England and the Methodist Church.[3]

Covingham civil parish was formed in 1983, from parts of Stratton St Margaret and Wanborough parishes.[4] The area is part of the Covingham and Dorcan ward for elections to Swindon Borough Council.[5]

Freedom of the Parish

The following people have received the Freedom of the Parish of Covingham.

References

  1. ^ "Covingham: population statistics, 2021 Census". CityPopulation.de. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  2. ^ "History of Dorcan Church". www.dorcanchurch.org.uk. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Dorcan Church". www.dorcanchurch.org.uk. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Swindon Registration District". UK BMD. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Swindon's parliamentary constituencies set to change - what it means for voters". Swindon Advertiser. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Councillor Derek Benfield". Covingham Parish Council. Retrieved 1 May 2022.

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