HORNINGSHAM

HORNINGSHAM Wiltshire (W+ESCU) SWM

One of, if not the, oldest Congregational Churches still in regular use, is the chapel at Horningsham.

Built in 1566, reputedly by, for and at the request of, the masons working on Longleat House. This year (2016) celebrated its 450 year anniversary on 17th July.

Noticeboard

The Chapel, viewed from the road

The Chapel

DSCN9841 — Memorial to Tom Trollope Deacon and Superintendent of the Sunday School for 33 years

DSCN9846 — Another long-serving and loyal servant

DSCN9838 — Ministers’ Memorial

Some graves in the New Burial Ground

Pictures below from the 450th Anniversary Tea

Yvonne cutting Anniversary Cake

Yvonne cutting Anniversary Cake

Pictures below from the Anniversary Exhibition

Barbara Carpenter

DSCN9894 — The grass cutting team

Below are some views from around the village