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Dykes Mews, SWINDON, SN4 0NF

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 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.

This is the site of the old station.

Looking towards Swindon at the site of the former MSWJ Railway station.

The stone is a sarsen stone, I believe, as are the much larger examples at Avebury. There is no plaque to give any information about it although carved into it is what looks like a dagger and the numbers '1075-1975', which presumably are dates. The village was mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086 so possibly 1075 represents the first time any mention was ever made of it. The base is getting a bit tatty and could usefully be repaired.

Carved into the stone is what looks like a dagger and the numbers '1075-1975', which presumably are dates. The village was mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086 so possibly 1075 represents the first time any mention was ever made of it. There is village historical society. When the opportunity presents itself I may try to find out more about the stone.

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.

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.