All about Figheldean St Michael & All Angels
Figheldean Church was mentioned in a Charter of Henry I (1100-1135AD). St. Edmund was invoked in a chapel in the church c.1251; the church itself was named in 1763.
The church has a chancel, aisled and clerestoried nave, with a south porch, west tower and north vestry. The west tower was built in the 13th century; the nave is also of this date. The c.1860 restorations included the roofs of the tower and south aisle being heightened, both aisles refenestrated, the west gallery removed and a new gallery formed.
During World War 1, Anzac and Canadian troops were based on Salisbury Plain and hundreds (maybe thousands) visited the site of the village blacksmith and the old chestnut tree opposite the church, believing this was the setting of Longfellow’s poem ‘ The Village Blacksmith’. Evidence of 377 signatures (Graffiti) has been found in the church and much more in various places around the village.
There is a wide range of church activity both within the church building and in the village. The church is well maintained and has a friendly and active PCC. All are committed to learning more of the way of Christ, expressed through worship that is alive and relevant to all ages.
Figheldean itself is a compact old village with some modern infill. The Parish also includes the hamlet of Ablington. Most employment for civilians is provided by surrounding military camps and MOD establishments and there is very little unemployment. The population is a good mix of retired people, professionals, military personnel, civil servants and trades people and a very few weekend / holiday cottages.
Village amenities include a Working Men’s Club and Brambles nursery school. Figheldean has a modern Village Hall, and there is an adjoining football field and childrens’ playground.
The village school has recently moved to new premises in Larkhill and is now known as St Michael's C of E Primary School Larkhill. The school has excellent relations with the village and the church, and a lively PTA.
The church has a regular Sunday service schedule including Holy Communion, Evening Worship, Morning Worship and an extremely popular Breakfast Church on the 4th Sunday of each month.
The Church can seat 130 comfortably.
- The Old School Hall, College Road
- Durrington
- Salisbury
- Wiltshire
- SP4 8HP
01980 655457
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