Museums · South West England
Great Chalfield
In or near Hilperton.
Great Chalfield — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Melksham · 4.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Great Chalfield is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Chalfield is a museum located in South-East England. It features an array of historical exhibits and artefacts, showcasing the region's heritage. The site is notable for its well-preserved architecture and informative displays.
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Background
History
At the time of the Domesday survey (1086) it was found that the manor of Chalfield had belonged to Wallef in the time of King Edward and possessed half a mill worth eighteen pence. This suggests that the two Chalfields (Great and Little, or East and West) shared a water-mill which stood on the stream which lies between them. A corn mill was operating at Great Chalfield in 1645 while it was occupied by a Parliamentary garrison. The 15th-century manor house, Great Chalfield Manor, is a Grade I listed building. It was given to the National Trust in 1943, with nine acres of land and an endowment fund, by Major R. F. Fuller, the lord of the manor. In 1881 the parish had a population of 34. The…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3680, -2.2020
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Atworth
- Postcode
- SN12 8NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Phone
- +44 1225782239
- Nearest railway station
- Melksham — 4.2 km
- Official site
- greatchalfield.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Great Chalfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Chalfield?
- Great Chalfield is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN12 8NH), in the parish of Atworth.
- What is Great Chalfield?
- Great Chalfield — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Chalfield?
- The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN12 8NH.
- Is Great Chalfield a protected site?
- Yes — Great Chalfield is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Great Chalfield?
- The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN12 8NH.