Surviving masonry indicates that there was a church at Charlton in the 12th century. Medieval references to the 'chapel' of Charlton suggest that it may originally have been dependent on the church of Upavon, a possession of the abbey of St. Wandrille de Fontenelle (Seine-Maritime). If so, Charlton apparently achieved the status of an independent benefice at an early date. The first recorded presentation of a vicar to Charlton occurs in 1306.
Source: Victoria County History of Wiltshire, Vol 10.
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- The Charlton St Peter, Rushall and Upavon Benefice is dipping its toes into the information highway. Hopefully by maintaining a website we will be able to post up-to-date information, news and events here, in addition to area details and relevant internet links.
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