Museums · South East England
Great Chalfield
Great Chalfield — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- 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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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…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3680, -2.2020
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Atworth
- Postcode
- SN12 8NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Phone
- +44 1225782239
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, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.3680°, -2.2020°.
- Is Great Chalfield wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Great Chalfield. Check ahead for specific facilities.