Chiseldon Local History Group

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Chiseldon Cauldrons

CHLG has been helping Wessex Archaeology to investigate  further the Cauldron site in Chiseldon.  The project is called 'Celts and Romans in North Wiltshire'.  For more information, click here.

 

We have launched an appeal for funds to have a replica made of one of the thirteen Iron Age cauldrons, which were discovered in 2004 in a field close to Chiseldon and are currently being conserved in The British Museum - they are too fragile and important ever to return to the village. We have some money raised and we have received a generous donation, so we are well on the way to the £1500 we need. We need more! If you can help us with a donation, or would like a copy of the Cauldrons booklet (£2.50), please get in touch via our email - info@chiseldonlhg.org.uk.

About Us

Chiseldon Local History Group was founded in 1984 by a group of people brought together by their interest in the history of this area of Wiltshire and their belief that this history should be recorded for future generations.

 

We meet on the third Wednesday of each month with a full programme of speakers. We have published a number of books  and we run Chiseldon Museum displaying a wide range of material from the Bronze Age to the present that is relevant to the area.
 

 

 

Our Next Meeting

The next evening meeting is on Wednesday, June 19th 2013 at 7.15 for a 7.30 pm start at the Church Hall, Butts Road, Chiseldon.

'A Walk Around Chiseldon'

This month, CLHG returns to its roots with an historical walk around the village, for members only, led by Sheila Passmore, our local historian with an unparalleled knowledge of Chiseldon and its history. An event not to be missed!

 

Museum Opening Times

The Museum is open for 2013, with new special exhibitions. Entry is free.

 

It will be open on the first and third Saturdays of the month, between 11.00 am and 3.00 pm, until October.

 

New for this year are '100 Years of Scouting in Chiseldon', a display of old photos, plus a display put together by Chiseldon Air Scouts on scouting today. Also, a fascinating story about Billy Cox, a Chiseldon lad who lost his life in World War II.

 

We are always very interested in any photos, cuttings, recordings or other memorabilia for these exhibitions. We copy these memorabilia and return the originals.

The Museum is in The Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon, just off the A346, half a mile south of Junction 15 of the M4.

The Church of the Holy Cross,  Chiseldon