Monks Chapel
Corsham, Wiltshire
The only remaining 'Five Mile' chapel which has been used for worship since 1661.
The church and its tall spire stands out in its scenic setting adjacent to Corsham Court, Corsham Park and the surrounding historic listed buildings of the town centre. It is surrounded by a large, peaceful churchyard and has featured in Poldark and other films.
Outstanding church with much historical and architectural interest. A commanding tower and spire can be seen from the end of Church Street and the surrounding park land.
The church, Methuen and Fuller Chapels are built onto the original Saxon foundations and were developed across the Norman, 12th, 15th and 19th centuries. A major restoration by GE Street in 1875-78 included the repositioning of the tower and spire.
Internal features include the Methuen and Fuller family memorials and the large Tropenell tombs (1475). The Methuen Chapel features an exquisite alabaster effigy of Lady Methuen and a small child. Stained glass windows by Kempe (with tradesmark Wheatsheaf), Ninian Comper and others.