The OPC is Brian Fisk
Contiguous Parishes (our neighbours)
Britford – Coombe Bissett – Fugglestone St Peter with Bemerton – Netherhampton – Salisbury
Websites of Interest
Harnham – Parish Churches
Harnham Landmarks – Self guided walks
The Parish Church of St. George
The church dates back from Norman times and was built/rebuilt in 1115, the date when Henry I signed the charter granting certain churches to Salisbury Cathedral. St Georges being one of them. The Chancel was lengthened in the 13th century and in the 14th century the Trinity/Jervoise Chapel – now known as The Lady Chapel was built. The Tower mostly 19th century is probably on the site of the original tower. William Butterfield led its dramatic restoration in 1873-4.
St. George Gallery St. George Interior Gallery St. George Churchyard Gallery
West Harneham Protestation Return 1641-1642 Church Matters 1800-1899 New Priest Ordained by Bishop of Salisbury 1861
Parish Register Transcripts
Baptisms
1567-1699 1700-1799 1800-1849 1850-1899 1900-1949 (Incomplete)
Marriages
Burials
For look-ups on Marriages, Baptisms & Burials 1567-1837, please e-mail me via the Contact Us Tab at the top of the page Transcriptions Please note that the baptisms & marriages transcripts above are in alphabetical order marriages being sorted into bride and groom hence the two sets of marriages for the same dates
Parish Registers held at WSHC
Baptisms 1567-1972
Marriages 1568-2012
Burials 1567-1956
Parish History
West Harnham is approximately 0.5 miles from Salisbury. It is split into two halves – East Harnham and West Harnham and they are connected by Ayleswade bridge which was built in 1244 to ease traffic congestion.
Civil Registers
1837 – 1896 Alderbury Registration District
1896 – Present Salisbury Registration District
Buildings and Land
Harnham Hill
Is a chalk escarpment which rises steeply to the south of Salisbury Cathedral. On the northern slope it comprises of woodland which includes Harnham Chalk pit which is a site of special scientific interest. From the top of the hill you get fantastic views of the Cathedral and the water meadows.
Harnham Mill
Harnham Has several listed buildings. A Grade 1 listed building is Harnham Mill dating from 12th century and still has some details around some doors and windows dating back to 1250. The building was converted in 16th century from ecclesiastical use to Wiltshire’s first paper mill when the River Nadder was diverted to flow under it. It is now a hotel.
Public Houses
Old Mill Hotel, Town Path
Bar and hotel part of which is 12th century in origin. From the 16th century until 1931 it was a working mill. It is situated on the banks of the River Avon
Three Crowns, Town Path
Parts of the building date back to the 13th and 16th centuries. It was modernised in the early 1970s. The lounge bar retains some notable plasterwork on the walls and ceiling. It is situated on the banks of the River Avon.
New Publican for the Three Crowns 1836
Crime and Legal Matters
Assault
Bastardy
Bastardy Examinations 1820-1822
Burglary
Robbery at the House of Mrs. Stent 1775 John White’s House Broken Into 1812 Robbers Break into the Three Crowns 1830
Crime Reports
Poaching and Rustling
Sheep Stealers Discovered in West Harnham 1837
Proceedings in Chancery Elizabeth I Era (1558-1603)
Directories
Pigots 1830 Post Office 1855 Post Office 1867
Education
Emigration and Migration
Employment and Business
Agriculture and Land
Gamekeepers Certificates 1807 Employment of the Poor in Road Building 1817 Gamekeepers Certificates 1834 Gamekeepers Certificates 1846
Apprentices
Apprentice records published here may not necessarily mean that the apprentice was from the parish but was apprenticed to a master within the parish.
Communications
British Postal Service Appointments 1737-1969
Miscellaneous Documents
Non Conformity and Other Places of Worship
Roman Catholicism
Papists Oath of Allegiance 1792
People and Parish Notables
Associations, Clubs, Organisations and Societies
Women’s Institute Harnham Meeting 1951 Harnham Players’ Passion Play 1952
Census Returns Transcripts
1841 1851 1861 1871 1881 1891 1901 1911
Elections and Polls
Poll of Freeholders 1772 Poll Book 1818 Voters List 1832 Poll Book 1865 MP Nominations 2015 MP Nominations 2017
Family Notices
Inquest Reports
Inquest Reports 1800-1849 Mary Morris 1839
Taxes
Poor Law, Charity and the Workhouse
Guardians
Alderbury Union Elected Guardians 1835
Overseers
Probate
Probate Index 1849-1860 (WSHC)
Inquisitions Post Mortem of Lands Held
| Alan de Plokenet 1299 | Nicholas de Kyngestone 1323 | Roger Langley 1630 |
| Edward Blacker Lunatic 1647 |
War, Conflict and Military Matters
Boer War
Reservists Leave for the Front 1899
Royal Navy
Deserters in Australian Newspapers 1877
WWI
Diocese of Salisbury Memorial Book 1914-1918 V.A.D. & Red Cross Hospitals 1914-1918
Acknowledgements
We would like to thank Jean Barnwell for her efforts as OPC for this parish
