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St John the Baptist, Inglesham

St John the Baptist, Inglesham

The Grade 1 church is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
It is situated by the wide meadows of the upper Thames. It is small and
unrestored, late Norman and Early English. It has 15th-17th century
woodwork, wall paintings and a Saxon carving of the Virgin and Child
blessed by the Hand of God.

Opening arrangements: Open daily
Address: Swindon SN6 7RD

St Mary, Castle Eaton

St Mary, Castle Eaton

This Grade 1 church is situated on the banks of the Thames. It is in the
Diocese of Gloucester. It has two Norman doorways and an Early English
chancel. a bell-turret rebuilt by Butterfield, a wall painting of the Virgin
and Child and good Gibbs glass.

Opening arrangements: Normally open
Address: Long Row, Castle Eaton, Swindon SN6 6LB

St Michael, Highworth

St Michael, Highworth

The church is mainly 13th century and Perpendicular although an earlier
tympanum of Samson and the Lion survives. Inside can be found a 15th
century font, an Elizabethan pulpit and modern stained glass which includes a Millennium window.

Opening arrangements: Normally open
Address: Lechlade Rd, Highworth SN6 7AG

St Leonard, Stanton Fitzwarren

St Leonard, Stanton Fitzwarren

The Grade 1 church is mainly Victorianised Perpendicular. The north and
south doorways are Norman. It has an important Norman font carved with the
8 Virtues and the 8 Vices. There is Victorian and Edwardian woodwork, and
Kempe glass.

Opening arrangements: Key nearby
Address: 11 The Avenue, Stanton Fitzwarren, Swindon SN6 7SE

St Mary Purton

St Mary Purton

This Grade 1 church is well- grouped with the adjacent Elizabethan mansion.
It has both a western tower and a central tower with a spire, a rare
combination. The church is built in a variety of medieval styles. The niches in
the tower are filled with modern statues by Simon Verity. Inside there is a
good wall painting of the Death of the Virgin, some medieval glass and a remarkable Flemish painting of the Last Supper.

Opening arrangements: Normally open
Address: 3 Church St, Purton, Swindon SN5 4EB

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