A redundant church standing beside a stream, just opposite the church of St Mary's in the neighbouring parish of AltonBarnes. All Saints was founded in Norman times, but the current building is largely late medieval.
Alton Priors,
Wiltshire,
England,
SN8 4LA
The small church of St Nicholas at Berwick Bassett stands near the Ridgeway Trail just north of Avebury. The church is mostly 14th century, though it may be built on an earlier structure.
Berwick Bassett,
Wiltshire,
England,
SN4 9NQ
A 12th century Grade-II listed church in a secluded location, St Leonard's retains much of its Norman character despite a Victorian restoration. There is a carved Norman tympanum over the south door, and an Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) carving over the inside of the door, also of Norman date.
Berwick St Leonard,
Wiltshire,
England,
SP3 5UA
The village of West Dean is on the border between Wiltshire and Hampshire. The current parish church dates to the Victorian period, but tucked away in a wooded glade nearby is a wonderful medieval treasure in the form of the Borbach Chantry, a 14th century chapel that was once attached to the medieval parish church.
West Dean,
Wiltshire,
England,
SP5 1JJ
A lovely Norman church in the banks of the River Thames. Notable for its striking circular bell turret, carved dragon door stops, and beautifully carved Elizabethan pulpit made of salvaged bits of a 15th century screen. Two fine late Norman doors and a 13th century chancel arch add to the appeal of this beautiful country church.
Castle Eaton,
Wiltshire,
England
A small late 13th century chapel made of flint walls and topped with a thatched roof. It was built by the lord of Chisbury Manor as a chapel of ease, so that local villagers and the manor household would not have to travel to Great Bedwyn parish church. An alternative theory is that it was a free chapel supported by the Abbey of St Denys, in Hampshire.
A Victorian church in a countryside setting, St Mary's was built in 1875 to a design by JL Pearson for Thomas Fowle of Chute Lodge. The church was intended to serve the new parish of Chute Forest, which was later combined with the parish of Chute, making St Mary's redundant.
Chute Forest,
Wiltshire,
England,
SP11 9DF
An early medieval century church in a parkland setting within the privately owned Draycot House estate, St James has a 13th century nave and an Early English chancel. Interestingly, the floor of the chancel is set below that of the earlier nave.
Draycot Cerne,
Wiltshire,
England,
SN15 5LG
A lovely mid-14th century church built by the Bishop of Winchester for the religious order of Bonshommes. The church is one of the finest examples in the country of the transitional period between Decorated Gothic and Perpendicular architecture.The interior features some excellent medieval tombs, including the painted 15th century Baynton memorial.
Edington,
Wiltshire,
England
Most early 19th century churches would not be thought of as architecturally important, but St Peter's breaks that mold. It was designed in 1813 by John Morlidge for the Francis Astley, and was one of the first church buildings to be constructed with an iron frame.
Everleigh,
Wiltshire,
England,
SN8 3EY
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