West Kington is an unusual scattered village spread along the valley of the Broadmead Brook, with many handsome houses, delightful walks, and an unusual wealth of superb gardens. Historically the parish of the Protestant martyr Hugh Latimer: "Be of good comfort Master Ridley, and play the man. We shall this day light such a candle by God's grace in England as I trust shall never be put out" (October 1555)