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Manor Rise, SWINDON, SN4 0FU

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.

Thatched roofed number 20 Turnball has its gable end to the road. 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.

This 17th or early 18th century thatched building was originally three cottages, now two. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1023329 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.

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.

Chiseldon was on the old Midland and South Western Junction railway that in its heyday ran from Cheltenham to Andover with its head office in Swindon. The line closed in 1961 having been judged to have outlived its usefulness. Somehow the site has escaped the attentions of developers.

This is the site of the old station.

Turnball Toll House by the B4005, in parish of Chiseldon (Swindon District), No. 27, Turnball at junction with Hodson Road, SN4. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1355979 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1355979 Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: WI.CHS02

This is another view of the former toll house seen here http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1945891 Hodson Road leads away from the viewpoint at the left.