The church of All Saints at Lydiard Millicent in Wiltshire is perhaps not, for an antiquarian, the most promising structure. Much loved and obviously well cared for this largely 15'th century structure has very clean and precise internal lines. However the true delight of this church, and why it sits amongst this authors local favourites, is the way light works. Stand in the nave and you will see the chancel illuminated by its generous south facing windows, perfectly framed by the chancel arch. Both the 15'th century East Window and the fine and more delicate window of the South Aisle (by Margaret Edith Rope – 1963) contribute considerably to the atmosphere.
Records suggest a church was here at least as early as 1080, and the font is a survivor from this early Norman church. The majority of the structure is 15'th century, the church was again restored in 1870 when the chancel was extended. Externally the church is the very model of the 'classic' village church, snug in its small well kept graveyard and framed by mature trees.
Photographed in September 2011 for theChurchPhotographer by Nick Temple-Fry. This church is usually open.
