All Cannings, the name refers to the settlement of the area by the Canna tribe around the 7'th century, shares with the rest of Pewsey vale a rich history. Evidence of Iron Age settlement, a roman road, medieval fayres are amongst what can be found. This was for long prosperous farming land and a cradle for the history of England.
All Saints church at All Cannings succeeds earlier structures, though the extant building is largely 14'th century and later. Although likely originally dedicated to All Saints the church was known for much of its history as St Annes, resuming the mantle of All Saints in the late 1920's. The local fayre (evidence of a charter dates from 1499) was held at nearby Tan Hill, Tan is itself a corruption of St Ann.
The church is a substantial structure with a 15'th century tower and transept. The Chancel was rebuilt in the 19'th century and is a fine example of victorian church architecture.
The church is set on a cul de sac of the main village street, it has a substantial and well kept graveyard and is normally open.
