Brinkworth has had a church on the current site since at least 1151, though there is little extant evidence of that structure. It is likely that this early church was rebuilt in the late 12'th or early 13'th century and some evidence of that rebuilding can be found in the wall of the North Aisle. There are suggestions that the church was cruciform with a central tower.
In the 14'th century the chancel and chancel arch were rebuilt and this was followed in the 15'th century by the building of a west tower. The current form of the church is owed largely to a rebuilding in the early 16'th century when much of the structure of the nave and aisles were renewed, the porch was also built at this time. Come the 19'th century the chancel was rebuilt in the 14'th century style (1879) and the whole structure was restored by C.E. Ponting in 1902.
For such an impressive structure this church is surprisingly easy for a traveller to miss. Set just to the South of the Swindon Malmesbury road, about midway through this long village it is largely invisible from the road. Indeed it is best spotted from the minor road that comes in from Wootton Bassett, where it can be seen dominating the centre of the village.
Originally called St Peter's, it is known to have been dedicated to St Michael in 1763.
Set in a large well kept graveyard with established trees, this well kept church presents itself as a substantial and well cared for example of the English village church. The impressive pulpit dates from 1630.
Photographed in September 2011 for theChurchPhotographer by Nick Temple-Fry. This church is usually open.
