Church of St. Peter, Milton Lilbourne

This church is found on the western side of the road through the village, on high ground. Documentary records show that by 1179 a church had been established. There are some Saxon stones on the site, so these are probably all that is left of an earlier church.

In 1270, an investigation was launched into which village churches came under the charge of abbeys. By November 1337, Robert, bishop of Salisbury, found that Cirencester Abbey had rights to 16 churches in its vicinity, including Milton Lilbourne. It came under the jurisdiction of Cirencester at the end of the 12th century. Cirencester Abbey had taken charge of Pewsey, and Milton Lilbourne probably in turn was linked to Pewsey.

Some parts of the church were destroyed during the Reformation, including the rood-loft (a display area above some form of cross.) Now only a pillar remains, on which a faint painting of the Virgin Mary and child can just be seen. Other medieval features include a decorated chancel, a perpendicular tower and some windows. The church tower dates to the 15th century, although big limestone blocks were put in during later building work
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The whole church went under these renovations in 1875, overseen by the much loved vicar at the time, the Reverend John Henry Gale. He looked after church affairs from 1846 until 1893 and became well known as a sportsman and magistrate. The restoration included moving the south wall of the church back by four feet, tiling the floor, putting in wooden seats and pews and installing a new east window.

The church bells were installed in the 16th century, replaced in the late 18th century and repaired at the start of the 20th century. The old organ was removed in 1875, but the new harmonium that replaced it was criticised by villagers. The Reverend Charles Sweet led an appeal for a new organ which was installed in 1897. This was dedicated to his predecessor, Rev. John Henry Gale.

Further smaller restoration took place in 1926 when some work was done on the pillars. Church services were held in the hall for the duration of the church's closure. In 1929, the vicarage was linked to Easton vicarage and in 1991 to Pewsey and Wootton Rivers.

The parish registers from 1686, other than those currently in use, are held in the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre at Chippenham