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Downs Road, SWINDON, SN4 0NZ

From Dewey Close this footpath runs past the cemetery to Butts 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.

The name of the road is a reminder of the fact that Chiseldon was served by a railway station between 1881 and 1961. The line ran immediately to the left of this road and the station was located at its western end. We are looking towards the village centre and the church tower can just be seen.

Modern and uninspiring houses in Canney Close. 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.

As might be inferred, this road once led to Chiseldon Station, an important stop on the old Midland and Southwestern Junction Railway (M&SWJR) which closed in 1961. The image shows a mix of traditional thatched cottages and local authority (or ex-local authority) houses built for the long-defunct Highworth Rural District Council, subsumed in 1974 into the then Thamesdown Borough Council, now Swindon Borough Council, a unitary authority.

This fine recent brick building is a doctors surgery. 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.

Seen from the footpath is this large electrical sub-station. 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.

Seen from the footpath is this large electrical sub-station. 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.

Fifth of six images of the hotel which is likely to be demolished in the near future. Next image: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1896588 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.