Chiseldon

Civil Parish in Wiltshire

England

Chiseldon

A346 towards Swindon On a long Roman straight. — A346 towards Swindon Credit: Robin Webster

Chiseldon is a civil parish located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles southeast of Swindon, it covers an area of around 19 square kilometers and has a population of around 3,000 people.

The parish is predominantly rural in nature, with a few scattered settlements and a number of farms. It is surrounded by picturesque countryside, characterized by rolling hills, meadows, and woodlands. The area benefits from the proximity to the Marlborough Downs, which offer stunning views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

Chiseldon has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Iron Age. The village itself has a charming and traditional atmosphere, with a mix of old cottages and more modern houses. The parish church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a notable landmark, boasting a medieval tower and beautiful stained glass windows.

Despite its rural setting, Chiseldon benefits from good transport links. The M4 motorway runs just to the north of the parish, providing easy access to both London and Bristol. The nearby town of Swindon offers a range of amenities, including shops, schools, and leisure facilities.

Overall, Chiseldon is a peaceful and idyllic rural parish, offering a tranquil and picturesque setting for its residents, while still providing convenient access to nearby towns and cities.

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Chiseldon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.507775/-1.740075 or Grid Reference SU1878. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A346 towards Swindon

On a long Roman straight.

Robin Webster

A346 Marlborough Road, Chiseldon

Towards Swindon.

Robin Webster

Old Entrance to Chiseldon Camp

The blocked up entrance to an area formerly the site of Chiseldon Camp, a military site in use from the first world war up to the 1960s. Not much remains, mostly a grid of old roads. More recently there was a caravan site here, but that has also gone. The signpost points the route of the Chiseldon & Marlborough Railway Path which comes past here.

Des Blenkinsopp

A346 past Chiseldon Camp

On the course of an old Roman Road the A346 heads towards Swindon past the disused entrance road into a former caravan site and before that an old army camp dating from WW1 and closed in the 1960s.

Des Blenkinsopp

All About Chiseldon Camp

Beside the Railway Path is a visitor board about the extensive army camp on this site which was in use from 1914 to 1962. At one point up to 12,000 people were here, including the Army Cyclists Corps. There is a picture of them lined up with their bicycles.

Des Blenkinsopp

On the edge of Chiseldon Camp

Very little remains of the military camp which was here from 1914 to 1962. A few old roads, and here and there some old brickwork like on the verge here. In the background a modern shed still has an old railway wagon in the yard in front. The old railway line is behind the trees on the right.

Des Blenkinsopp