Historic churches · South East England
Church of the Holy Cross
In or near Chiseldon.
Church of the Holy Cross — church in Chiseldon, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside · 2.8 km
- Free entry
About
Church of the Holy Cross is a parish church in South-East England. Built or established in 1200, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 2.8 km away. Postcode area SN4.
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Official information
The Church of the Holy Cross houses the Chiseldon Museum, which focuses on preserving local history and making it accessible to the public. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including sections on local cauldrons, school days, and historical pubs.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of the Holy Cross is a Grade I listed church located in Chiseldon, South-East England. Established in 1200, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The church is situated within the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5183, -1.7317
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- Chiseldon
- Postcode
- SN4 0NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Established
- 1200
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside — 2.8 km
- Opening
- Saturdays 2pm–4pm until the end of September 2026; closed August and December for meetings
- Official site
- chiseldonlhg.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527852 (CC0)
- commons: Holy Cross Church Chiseldon.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of the Holy Cross?
- Church of the Holy Cross is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN4 0NJ), in the parish of Chiseldon.
- What is Church of the Holy Cross?
- Church of the Holy Cross — church in Chiseldon, UK.
- How do I get to Church of the Holy Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN4 0NJ.
- When was Church of the Holy Cross built?
- Built or established in 1200.
- Is Church of the Holy Cross a listed building?
- Church of the Holy Cross is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of the Holy Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Church of the Holy Cross is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of the Holy Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Church of the Holy Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of the Holy Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN4 0NJ.