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Maiden Lane, CALNE, SN11 8UZ

Cherhill is a compact but elongated village just north of the A4 between Calne and Beckhampton. It has a recorded history as far back as 1377. In more recent years its population has risen and fallen in line with the histories of the now-extinct RAF bases at Compton Bassett and Yatesbury. In 1918 the Co-operative Wholesale Society purchased the estate that included Cherhill. Anecdotal evidence is that the CWS couldn't make their holdings of around 4600 acres pay and sold the lot in 1929-1930. Tenants of the various cottages were able to purchase the freeholds at a discount and many of them did it seems. Much more here http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/community/getcom.php?id=50

The lych gate is surprisingly modern. A wooden plaque within asserts that it was built in 1990 in memory of Donald Pickford on land donated by Dennis Blackford. NOTE. This image has a detailed ‘shared description’ which you won’t see by viewing this image on a slideshow. To read it click on the image.

Cottages typical of the village are in the foreground with the northern edge of Wiltshire downland visible in the distance.

The lovely house, built in 1843, is alongside the A4 road. Listed grade II, more details are at: http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-316220-the-old-rectory-cherhill

Inscription on the grave of Septimus Firman. He was educated at Exeter College Oxford and ordained in 1875. He served his title at Christ Church Battyeford and then a further curacy at St Laurence Kirby Misperton. He was Vicar at St James the Less Liverpool from 1883 to 1906, when he came here. He died in post, Crockford's recording his salary at £311 p/a

This is another view of the south porch which dates to the 15th century. The table tomb in front of it is one of four listed Grade II http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?id=316232 This appears to be the Pottow monument described as follows: 'Pottow monument, later C18 with raised fielded centre plaque each side flanked by fielded strips. Baluster angles, moulded base and cornice with pulvinated frieze. South inscription to H. Pottow, died 1788' NOTE. This image has a detailed ‘shared description’ which you won’t see by viewing this image on a slideshow. To read it click on the image.

The origins of the church are 12th or 13th century. The porch is 15th century. NOTE. This image has a detailed ‘shared description’ which you won’t see by viewing this image on a slideshow. To read it click on the image.