Key facts
OS Grid Reference: SU153472
What3words: ///relegate.applies.catapult
Postcode: SP4
Post Town: Salisbury
Unitary Authority: Wiltshire Council
Parliamentary Constituency: Devizes
Figheldean
Figheldean is a small, pretty village which has the River Avon meandering through it, and a backdrop of the stunning Salisbury Plain.
The parish extends three miles eastwards towards Tidworth as far as Devil’s Ditch and three miles west beyond Larkhill towards Shrewton as far as Robin Hood’s Ball. A mile or so to the north is Netheravon, and Durrington is a little way further to the south.
The village is close to the A345. It’s around 12 miles, a drive of around 30 minutes, from Salisbury with its shops, bars, restaurants, heritage, culture and amenities. You can get to London Paddington in just 70 minutes from Pewsey train station. It’s also just a 10-minute drive from the small, but bustling, town of Amesbury, which has lots of facilities and amenities.
The community is close-knit and the way of life is relaxed. There’s a local parish website and a community Facebook page. From local fairs and markets to social clubs and fitness classes, there’s always something happening in the village hall.
There’s a bus stop in the village operated by Salisbury Reds, as well as St Michael’s CE Primary School.
The Figheldean Working Men’s Club, now known as The Club Figheldean, is a popular social club that runs events and live entertainment all year round for the whole community.
History
Figheldean has a rich history, largely grounded in farming.
There’s evidence of prehistoric sites around the village from long barrows to Roman villas, showing that people have been living off the land here for at least 6,000 years.
The Domesday Book records the village as ‘Ffugeldene’ which suggests Anglo Saxon heritage. The church, St Michael and All Angels, is first mentioned in Henry I’s 1115 charter granting its lands and revenues to the cathedral at Old Sarum. It has two ancient bells – one from the 16th Century and the second from the 18th.
The village is home to the beautiful, historic Grade II listed, Georgian manor house, Syrencot House. The house and contemporary barn is now a stunning wedding venue set in five acres of riverside grounds and gardens with 13 guest bedrooms.
Walking and cycling
The area around Figheldean is ideal for walking and cycling.
If you’d like explore on foot, then this walk, The Figheldean Country Park Loop from Hiiker, is around three miles – a perfect stroll!
