Bremilham Church

Perched on a small grassy mound, in the middle of a farm yard, on the outskirts of Malmesbury sits the tiniest church 'in service' in Britain.

About this building

For more information visit on this building visit www.explorechurches.org/church/bremilham-church-cowage

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Stained glass
  • Atmosphere / quiet space
  • Links to national heritage

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St Michael & All Angels

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St Martin

St Martin's was built c1200. It was altered in 1850 and 1864 with only the tower and other Perpendicular work left untouched. It has a square 14th century tower with gargoyles and battlements and a large porch where the Roses of York and Lancaster show it as a Henry VII addition.

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St Cyriac's Church

St Cyriac's Church was built in the 14th and 15th century on the site of a former Saxon church. This Norman-style church is worth a visit for its gargoyles and decorative vaulting.