Chiseldon houses [18]
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Chiseldon houses [18]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 11 Mar 2020
Number 3 Turnball is 18th century with early 19th century alterations and a mid 19th century extension. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1184481 Chiseldon village was founded by the Saxons and lies 3 miles south of Swindon on the Roman road from Cirencester and Mildenhall, now the A346. An agricultural village until the late 19th century but now most workers commute to Swindon. In 1914 a large military camp was built south of the village with the camp population being greater than that of the village. The military presence continued until 1961.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.515738
Longitude
-1.732193