Roughmoor

Settlement in Wiltshire

England

Roughmoor

Lydiard Millicent On the edge of the village of Lydiard Millicent. — Lydiard Millicent Credit: Wayland Smith

Roughmoor is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated in the southwestern part of the country, it falls within the administrative district of South Wiltshire. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, offering picturesque views of the countryside.

With a population of around 500 residents, Roughmoor is known for its tight-knit community and friendly atmosphere. The village primarily consists of traditional stone houses, giving it a charming and rustic feel. The local architecture is a blend of historic buildings and modern developments, reflecting the village's evolving nature.

Despite its small size, Roughmoor boasts a number of amenities to cater to its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a local pub. The village hall serves as a hub for community gatherings and events, while the primary school provides education to the local children.

Roughmoor is also conveniently located near larger towns and cities. The city of Salisbury, with its historic cathedral and vibrant town center, is just a short drive away. Additionally, the village is well-connected by road, making it easily accessible to neighboring areas.

The natural beauty of Roughmoor and its surrounding landscape also attracts visitors. The village offers numerous walking and cycling routes, allowing people to explore the stunning countryside. The nearby countryside provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, horse riding, and birdwatching.

Overall, Roughmoor is a charming village with a strong sense of community and an abundance of natural beauty, making it an appealing place to live or visit in Wiltshire.

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Roughmoor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.576798/-1.83719 or Grid Reference SU1186. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lydiard Millicent

On the edge of the village of Lydiard Millicent.

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St Mary, Purton: tower

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Rush hour in Purton

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St Mary, Purton: path

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St Mary, Purton: porch

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St Mary, Purton: graves

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St Mary, Purton: memorial to an astronomer royal

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St Mary, Purton: stained glass window (1)

Intricate and colourful windows in churches and cathedrals greatly add to the ambience, although many early examples in England were smashed by the Puritans and replaced with plain glass. There was a huge revival in the 19th Century with many elaborate new stained glass windows created. The 20th century saw the development of new techniques, including Gemmail, which overlaps pieces of stained glass without using lead. New windows are still being commissioned today, while the oldest known ones are still in place within the Ancestors of Christ window on the south side of Canterbury Cathedral.

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St Mary, Purton: stained glass window (2)

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St Mary, Purton: stained glass window (3)

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St Mary, Purton: stained glass window (4)

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St Mary, Purton: stained glass window (5)

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St Mary, Purton: stained glass window (6)

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St Mary, Purton: stained glass window (6)

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St Mary, Purton: stained glass window (7)

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St Mary, Purton: Millennium memorial

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St Mary, Purton: organ

The organ was invented by Ctesibius of Alexandria, a third century BC engineer. Fragments from one early organ in Pompeii are now in the Museo Nazionale, Naples. The first definition is provided by St. Augustine: “apropryte to the Instrument that is made of many pypes: and blowe with belowes." In 757, Emperor Constantine Copronymus sent an organ as a gift to Pepin, King of the Franks. By 1474, S. Petronio, Bologna, had a full scale 50 note organ with 9 stops. The low pipes in the largest cathedral organs produced some of the lowest sounds ever created by man. Perhaps predictably, given its extraordinary capabilities, a somewhat persistent element in the history of the organ is various puritan's criticism of it. Writers from Cicero to Milton saw it as a temptation away from virtue and reason. Nevertheless they continued to grow in range, power and tone. By the 19th century there was a vast amount of music for the organ. And to play it on? As many as 200 stops and 10,647 pipes….

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