St George's Church, Orcheston
Wiltshire
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About this Church
A secluded church in a lush valley
One of two medieval churches in a small village off the Salisbury to Devizes road, St George's is attractively secluded in its lush valley.
It is built of flint and stone with a Norman north door and thirteenth-century windows in the nave and chancel. The main windows are Perpendicular, as is the low tower with its fine, tall panelled arch. The Royal Arms are dated 1636 and most of the fittings are Victorian.
A free online audio guide for the church can be found here. St George's is part of the Shrewton Churches Walking Tour around the Trust's three Shrewton churches. Details on this 5km walk can be found below.
Access information
There is limited parking on the lane near the church.
From the lane, access is down a grassy path through the churchyard. The church is entered by two steps down to the west door, with further steps inside.
Due to its historic nature St George's Church does not have electricity, meaning it is often quite dimly lit even on bright days.
The church does not have running water or toilets on site.
History & Further Information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can view or download a range of resources below.
Two further Churches Conservation Trust churches at Maddington and Rollestone are situated within 2 miles of this site.
Church Plan
Our church plans set out a shared vision for the future of the churches in our care. These working documents are regularly updated following meetings with our local communities.
Community Information & Hire
St George's is in our west region. If you have any questions, feedback or if you want to contact us about the church plan please drop us a line and specify the name of this church
The church is supported by a local volunteer who opens and closes the church. If interested in volunteering at this site to increase community use of the church and help fundraise for its maintenance please do get in touch with your Local Community Officer by emailing pwood@thecct.org.uk.
Useful local links
- Visit Wiltshire website
- Wiltshire Family History Society
- Wiltshire Archaeological & Natural History Society
- Diocese of Salisbury
This church is available for hire. Please click the button below for more information.
Directions
This church is 12 miles north west of Salisbury and 1 mile north of Shrewton, and is situated close to the A360
The nearest railway station is in Salisbury, 10 miles away. Buses do run from Salisbury to the nearby village of Shrewton, where keen walkers can join our 5km walk around the Trust's three churches in this area.
Conservation and Regeneration
St Georges' costs £2154 a year to keep open to the public. For further information on conservation costs at the church, please see the site's Church Plan using the button below.
Please support the church directly by texting the code ORC to 70970 to donate £5 or 70191 to donate £10
