A man's determination to mark "the North Wessex Way" has unearthed possible new secrets about St Mary's in Purton.

Mr Mitchell's latest theory is that St Mary's Church in Purton, which boast both a west tower and a spire, was modelled on Malmesbury Abbey 12 miles away. Speaking to BBC Wiltshire, Mr Mitchell ...

Mr Mitchell's latest theory is that St Mary's Church in Purton, which boast both a west tower and a spire, was modelled on Malmesbury Abbey 12 miles away. Speaking to BBC Wiltshire, Mr Mitchell ...

Malmesbury Abbey's spire collapsed in the 1500s Speaking to BBC Wiltshire, Mr Mitchell explained that St Mary's is one of only three churches in England to have both of these features. He ...

Malmesbury, located in the heart of the Wiltshire Cotswolds, is a charming market town steeped in history. Known for its stunning medieval architecture, including the iconic Abbey, this picturesque ...

Malmesbury, located in the heart of the Wiltshire Cotswolds, is a charming market town steeped in history. Known for its stunning medieval architecture, including the iconic Abbey, this ...