Church of All Saints

All Saints’ Church stands in Manningford Bohune, a small village in Wiltshire. Built in 1858–59 by Whitley C. Clacy, it replaced a long walk to the parish church at Wilsford. The rector of Woodborough, Rev. W. T. Wyld, backed the plan after Manningford Bohune grew and villagers had to travel two to three miles. A plot was given by Mr. Henry Jenner of Chisenbury, and funds came from donations and grants. Rev. George Ernest Howman gave £700 and the architect supervised the builders, Messrs. May and Sons of Bath. The church cost £1,350 and was finished on 1 October 1858. Its consecration was delayed until 1 March 1859 so it could hold two Sunday services. The Bishop of Salisbury, the Right Rev. Walter Kerr Hamilton, carried out the ceremony. In 1924 the church became its own parish under Woodborough, and in 1951 it was linked with Beechingstoke. By 1973 it was no longer used for worship and was sold in 1975 to become a private home. The building is made of Twerton blue lias stone with freestone dressings and a slate roof. Inside are a nave, chancel, south porch and north vestry, plus a bellcote with one bell. The roof is open and made of stained deal, and the floor has black and red tiles. Original fittings include a stone font, pulpit and oak prayer desk, while Rev. Howman donated the stained glass for the east and west windows.