Chiseldon buildings [8]
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Chiseldon buildings [8]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 11 Mar 2020
This fine Primitive Methodist chapel was constructed in 1896. The chapel was sold in 2006 and converted to residential use. 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
51.515562
Longitude
-1.734067