All Saints Church

This is a lovely little old church set On a plot at the side of Great Chalfield Manor,it dates back the 14th century it is not managed by the National Trust,it is still in use and holds regular services.there is a lovely stained glass window and many ornate decoration to look at,when visiting the Manor and gardens it’s well worth popping in to have a look.

Stunning little church circa 1350, next to the Manor House, the church has a great sense of continuity, with family chapels from the 15th and 18th centuries.There is a three decker pulpit, of around 1680, and a modern stained glass window by local artist Andrew Taylor, depicting the parable of the sower.

All saints church is dedicated to all Saints and has a chancel, a nave, a vestry, a south chapel, a bell-cote crowned by a short octagonal spire, and a porch on its west side. Of the original 14th-century church only part of its nave survives, a new chancel having been built about 1480, when the porch and south chapel were added. The present vestry was added to the east of the chapel in 1775.The single bell was cast in 1627. There are traces of wall paintings and of panels depicting the life of St Katherine, which were described in 1760 before being whitewashed over. The vestry screen may date from the late 15th century, and the oak pulpit is late 17th century. The organ case is richly decorated and looks medieval but is modern. The church was designated as Grade I listed in 1962.The income of the rectory was low, and in 1953 it was stated that no rector had resided at Great Chalfield for many years. The benefice was united with Broughton Gifford in 1956, and the incumbent was to live at Broughton Gifford, from 1974 the united benefice was held in plurality with Holt. Today the church is part of the benefice of Broughton Gifford, Great Chalfield and Holt.The parish registers survive for the following dates: christenings 1545–1991, marriages 1608–1993, burials 1581–1985.