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⛪️ Wilton`s Medieval Churches ⛪️

Yesterday, we asked if you knew where the 12 medieval churches of Wilton were.

The ancient Borough of Wilton had 8 churches within the main borough and 4 in the immediate suburbs, in addition to the grand Abbey Church of St Mary and St Edith, where Wilton House now stands.

The 12 churches were:

⛪️ St Mary’s in the Market Place (Old St Mary`s):
Located at the North Street/Market Square corner.
⛪️ Holy Trinity Church:
Situated opposite the medieval Guildhall in or near the Market Place. Used as the civic church for town assembly meetings and electing mayors until it fell into decay in the 16th century.
⛪️ St Michael’s, South Street:
Stood on the south side of South Street towards Bull Bridge. A prominent church in 1200, it decayed during the Tudor period and was eventually replaced by a barn.
⛪️ St Nicholas’s, West Street:
Located along medieval West Street. Recorded up to the 1390s, it fell into ruins and was formally suppressed in 1435.
⛪️ St Mary’s, West Street:
A separate foundation from the Market Place church, also along West Street. It was reported as ruined and disused by 1425.
⛪️ St Nicholas in Atrio ("in the Courtyard"):
Believed to have stood in or near the Market Place / Abbey forecourt area. Its revenues went directly toward the nuns` allowances (pittances) at Wilton Abbey.
⛪️ Church of East (North) Street:
Located along medieval East Street (now North Street). Mentioned in diocesan registers in 1383 as being linked to St Giles`s Hospital.
⛪️ St Edward’s Church:
Dedication recorded in late 14th-century diocesan records within the borough bounds.
⛪️ St Peter’s, Bulbridge:
Situated south, across the River Nadder near to the Bull Bridge.
⛪️ St Andrew’s, Ditchampton:
Located near to the junction of West Street with Water Ditchampton.
⛪️ St Peter’s, Fugglestone: Positioned along Minster Street.
⛪️ St Michael’s, Kingsbury: Located on the outer western boundary of the town centre, around Kingsbury Square.

Now you know!

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⛪️ Wilton's Medieval Churches ⛪️ Yesterday, we asked if you knew where the 12 medieval churches of Wilton were. The ancient Borough of Wilton had 8 churches within the main borough and 4 in the immediate suburbs, in addition to the grand Abbey Church of St Mary and St Edith, where Wilton House now stands. The 12 churches were: ⛪️ St Mary’s in the Market Place (Old St Mary's): Located at the North Street/Market Square corner. ⛪️ Holy Trinity Church: Situated opposite the medieval Guildhall in or near the Market Place. Used as the civic church for town assembly meetings and electing mayors until it fell into decay in the 16th century. ⛪️ St Michael’s, South Street: Stood on the south side of South Street towards Bull Bridge. A prominent church in 1200, it decayed during the Tudor period and was eventually replaced by a barn. ⛪️ St Nicholas’s, West Street: Located along medieval West Street. Recorded up to the 1390s, it fell into ruins and was formally suppressed in 1435. ⛪️ St Mary’s, West Street: A separate foundation from the Market Place church, also along West Street. It was reported as ruined and disused by 1425. ⛪️ St Nicholas in Atrio ("in the Courtyard"): Believed to have stood in or near the Market Place / Abbey forecourt area. Its revenues went directly toward the nuns' allowances (pittances) at Wilton Abbey. ⛪️ Church of East (North) Street: Located along medieval East Street (now North Street). Mentioned in diocesan registers in 1383 as being linked to St Giles's Hospital. ⛪️ St Edward’s Church: Dedication recorded in late 14th-century diocesan records within the borough bounds. ⛪️ St Peter’s, Bulbridge: Situated south, across the River Nadder near to the Bull Bridge. ⛪️ St Andrew’s, Ditchampton: Located near to the junction of West Street with Water Ditchampton. ⛪️ St Peter’s, Fugglestone: Positioned along Minster Street. ⛪️ St Michael’s, Kingsbury: Located on the outer western boundary of the town centre, around Kingsbury Square. Now you know!

⛪ Did You Know? ⛪

The Old Church of St Mary in Wilton was constructed in the 12th century, replacing an earlier Saxon church near the crossroads.

Bishop Robert de Bingham, Bishop of Salisbury from 1229-1246 was ordained at St Mary`s on 27th May 1229 as, although the foundation stone at Salisbury Cathedral was laid in 1220, the main part of the Cathedral was not completed until 1258.

Traditionally, the church was the site of the annual Mayor Making ceremony in Wilton.

Despite rebuilding works in the 15th and 18th centuries, by 1841 this last-surviving of Wilton`s medieval churches was considered to be beyond repair. On completion of the new parish church on West Street around 1845, St Mary`s was partially demolished, leaving the 12th century chancel, the first bay of the nave, and the 15th century arches at each side. The bells were transferred to the new church (but are now in a church in Australia) and the clock transferred to the Town Hall (now Baptist Church).

Today, the building is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, and hosts a number of community events throughout the year.

Old St Mary`s was the most important of the twelve churches which medieval Wilton boasted. Do you know where the others were?

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⛪ Did You Know? ⛪ The Old Church of St Mary in Wilton was constructed in the 12th century, replacing an earlier Saxon church near the crossroads. Bishop Robert de Bingham, Bishop of Salisbury from 1229-1246 was ordained at St Mary's on 27th May 1229 as, although the foundation stone at Salisbury Cathedral was laid in 1220, the main part of the Cathedral was not completed until 1258. Traditionally, the church was the site of the annual Mayor Making ceremony in Wilton. Despite rebuilding works in the 15th and 18th centuries, by 1841 this last-surviving of Wilton's medieval churches was considered to be beyond repair. On completion of the new parish church on West Street around 1845, St Mary's was partially demolished, leaving the 12th century chancel, the first bay of the nave, and the 15th century arches at each side. The bells were transferred to the new church (but are now in a church in Australia) and the clock transferred to the Town Hall (now Baptist Church). Today, the building is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, and hosts a number of community events throughout the year. Old St Mary's was the most important of the twelve churches which medieval Wilton boasted. Do you know where the others were?

🔅 Summer in Wilton 🔅

Looking for free activities for the summer?

🛝 Enjoy the parks and recreation areas at Castle Meadow, Minster Street, Bulbridge and Wishford Rd
🎾 Play a game of tennis at the Minster Street tennis courts
🚶 Have a walk around town following the Wilton Heritage Trail
🏋🏻 Keep fit at the Castle Meadow Outdoor Gym
🛍 Visit the weekly town market, community market at the Community Centre or the markets at Wilton Village
☕ Browse our local independent retailers
🥳 Take in a local event

🔗 For more info: https://www.wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/visit/

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🔅 Summer in Wilton 🔅 Looking for free activities for the summer? 🛝 Enjoy the parks and recreation areas at Castle Meadow, Minster Street, Bulbridge and Wishford Rd 🎾 Play a game of tennis at the Minster Street tennis courts 🚶 Have a walk around town following the Wilton Heritage Trail 🏋🏻 Keep fit at the Castle Meadow Outdoor Gym 🛍 Visit the weekly town market, community market at the Community Centre or the markets at Wilton Village ☕ Browse our local independent retailers 🥳 Take in a local event 🔗 For more info: https://www.wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/visit/

👮‍♂️ Speed Enforcement on The Avenue 👮‍♀️

At last week`s meeting of the Town Council, Wiltshire Police`s Neighbourhood Policing Team reported the outcome of their speed enforcement session on The Avenue on 24th June.

🚔 During the session, 47 vehicles were recorded exceeding the posted 30mph speed limit, with a maximum speed recorded at 52mph.
👨‍⚖️ 38 drivers were offered a speed awareness course, 6 were issued a Fixed Penalty Notice and three points on their licence. 3 drivers were referred to court.

💡 They also noted a number of vehicles flashing their headlights to warn other drivers approaching the speed enforcement area, and wanted to remind drivers that this does not help change driving behaviours or increase road safety in the long-term.

Wilton Town Council, with our volunteers, look after Speed Indicator Devices in our town. These devices record speeds and traffic volumes, and we can then use this data to help influence roads to be targeted for speed enforcement or additional traffic calming measures.

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👮‍♂️ Speed Enforcement on The Avenue 👮‍♀️ At last week's meeting of the Town Council, Wiltshire Police's Neighbourhood Policing Team reported the outcome of their speed enforcement session on The Avenue on 24th June. 🚔 During the session, 47 vehicles were recorded exceeding the posted 30mph speed limit, with a maximum speed recorded at 52mph. 👨‍⚖️ 38 drivers were offered a speed awareness course, 6 were issued a Fixed Penalty Notice and three points on their licence. 3 drivers were referred to court. 💡 They also noted a number of vehicles flashing their headlights to warn other drivers approaching the speed enforcement area, and wanted to remind drivers that this does not help change driving behaviours or increase road safety in the long-term. Wilton Town Council, with our volunteers, look after Speed Indicator Devices in our town. These devices record speeds and traffic volumes, and we can then use this data to help influence roads to be targeted for speed enforcement or additional traffic calming measures.