St James the Great

Situated by the River Avon, the Grade I church has Norman foundations and was enlarged in the 14th century.

Dauntsey, Wiltshire

Opening times

 Limited opening on Sunday, April to October.

Address

Dauntsey
Wiltshire
SN15 4HT

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51.5418204, -2.0321403

The tower is 17th century. Inside there is a tomb to the first Earl in the Danby Chapel, other monuments, Jacobean box pews and screen, medieval stained glass fragments and a remarkable recently restored 'Doom' painting.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Café within 500m

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Church of England

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St Peter & St Paul

Great Somerford, Wiltshire

This Grade I Perpendicular church is also situated by the River Avon.

St John the Baptist

Little Somerford, Wiltshire

The Grade I church is mainly 14th century, although the tower is later.

St Michael

Lyneham, Wiltshire

A lovely rural church and churchyard both containing historical items highlighting the connections with the former RAF Station at Lyneham, in particular the Lyneham stained glass window unveiled in 1990 by Her Majesty the Queen.

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