Melksham Without North & Shurnhold

The Melksham Without North & Shurnhold ward encompasses rural and semi-rural areas to the north of the town of Melksham. The landscape is primarily agricultural, featuring a mix of farmland and smaller settlements. The ward includes the community of Shurnhold and stretches towards the hamlets of Berryfield and Woolmore. This area is characterised by its proximity to the River Avon, which forms a natural boundary and influences the local topography with its floodplain.

Residential development is largely concentrated in Shurnhold, with other housing scattered throughout the parish lanes. The ward contains several historic farmsteads and is traversed by the Kennet and Avon Canal, a notable feature offering towpath walks. Land use is a combination of arable farming, pasture, and managed woodland. The community maintains a distinct separation from the main urban area of Melksham, preserving a quieter, village-oriented atmosphere.