Wilsford cum Lake
Wilsford cum Lake | |
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War Memorial, Wilsford | |
Location within Wiltshire | |
Population | 191 (in 2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | SU135398 |
Civil parish |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Salisbury |
Postcode district | SP4 |
Dialling code | 01980 |
Police | Wiltshire |
Fire | Dorset and Wiltshire |
Ambulance | South Western |
UK Parliament | |
Wilsford cum Lake is a
History
The parish is rich in archaeological features, and lies within the
Three estates were recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, with 19 households.[2] A chapel at Lake belonged to Bradenstoke Priory in the early 12th century; it fell into disuse before the 16th century.[3] By the early 13th century, the two adjacent church parishes of Wilsford and Woodford supported a prebendary at Salisbury.
A small Church of England school was built at Wilsford in 1857, extended in 1915 and closed in 1960.[4]
Normanton was transferred from Durnford to the parish in 1885.[3]
Notable buildings
The parish church of St Michael is from the 12th century but was largely rebuilt in 1852 by T.H. Wyatt. Wall monuments inside the church include an engraved slate tablet by Eric Gill. The church was designated as Grade II* listed in 1958.[5][6]
Wilsford House, near the church, is also Grade II* listed. The house was built in 17th-century style by
Normanton Manor was the retirement home of Sir Oliver Lodge (1851–1940), the physicist and writer who was involved in the development of radio.
Lake House, dating from 1578, is Grade I listed and has Grade II listed gardens. It was built for George Duke, a clothier, and remained in the Duke family until 1897. Restoration was carried out by Detmar Blow at that time, and again after 1912 following a major fire.
Governance
Wilsford cum Lake parish does not elect a
References
- ^ "Wiltshire Community History – Census". Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ Wilsford in the Domesday Book
- ^ a b "Victoria County History – Wiltshire – Vol 6 pp213-221: Wilsford". British History Online. University of London. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "Wilsford Church of England School". Wiltshire Community History. Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St Michael (1284143)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ "Church of St. Michael, Wilsford cum Lake". Wiltshire Community History. Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ Historic England. "Wilsford House (1131008)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ "Wilsford cum Lake". Wiltshire Community History. Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ "Wilsford cum Lake Parish Meeting". Retrieved 10 February 2016.