Minety

Minety
The centre of Minety
Minety
Location within Wiltshire
Population1,414 (in 2011)
OS grid referenceSU025907
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townMalmesbury
Postcode districtSN16
Dialling code01666
PoliceWiltshire
FireDorset and Wiltshire
AmbulanceSouth Western
UK Parliament
WebsiteParish Council

Minety (/'maɪn.tiː/) is a village in north Wiltshire, England, between Malmesbury6 miles (9.7 km) to the west – and Swindon. It takes its name from the water mint plant found growing in ditches around the village, and has previously been known as Myntey. It has a primary school and a successful rugby club.