Blessed Virgin Mary

Church with a curious spire near the White Horse.

Old Dilton, Wiltshire

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Old Dilton
Wiltshire
BA13 4DB

The 14th century St Mary's lies down a pretty wooded lane near the river Biss, on one of the many walking paths to the Westbury White Horse.

This delightful little church is approached through a railway arch that opens out onto a simple churchyard, revealing an unusual church, squat yet pretty, with a tiny stone spire like an inverted ice cream cone.

Inside, little has changed since the 18th century and is crowded with plain, bleached box pews, some built on the original medieval benches, a three decker pulpit, family pews and two small galleries.

The gallery north of the chancel was once used as a schoolroom and contains a fireplace.

This church is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust

  • Captivating architecture

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Social heritage stories

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Café within 500m

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Churches Conservation Trust

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