About Us

Figheldean is part of the Avon River Team ministry serving seven parishes along the River Avon and Salisbury Plain.

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.

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.

Parking is limited. There is some on street parking plus 2 disabled bays. Arrangements can be discussed with the local village hall to u se their parking facilities when large events are planned eg. Weddings, funerals, baptisms etc.

The Millennium Village Hall is approximately 3 / 4 minutes walk to the church and caters for wakes, wedding receptions and village events