Wickhambreaux Heritage Trail
Discover the secrets of our village!
Welcome to the Wickhambreaux Heritage Trail! This trail has been carefully researched by Years 3&4 to provide a glimpse into the rich history of our village. Explore the landmarks and historical sites using our numbered sketch map. We hope you enjoy learning about the heritage of Wickhambreaux, including our school.
Our maps of the village
1. Wickhambreaux School
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School was built in 1869. It is a Victorian building but there are also modern extensions. The first headteacher was Mr Bassett and on the first day there were 15 boys. Now there are around 115 boys and girls.
2. The Bell House
The Bell House was once home to tailors, bakers, and a school room for non-conformist children who couldn’t attend the village’s Church of England school. It is a Tudor building.
3. The Rose Inn
The Rose Inn dates back to the 14th Century but the current building is more modern. It is a popular pub. It is called The Rose because someone once paid to rent the manor house opposite with a rose.
4. The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory was built in 1713. It was once the vicar’s home. During the Second World War, it was rumoured that a German spy was living there.
5. Wickham Court
Wickham Court was built in 1265 but the front is more modern. It was known as the manor house. People think that King Richard II met his wife there before he became king!
6. St Andrew's Church
Wickhambreaux Church was built in the 14th Century, replacing an earlier Norman church. This parish church is dedicated to St Andrew, one of the twelve disciples and the patron saint of Scotland. It is famous for its Victorian stained glass window.
7. The Stone House
The Stone House was built in medieval times and it used to be the village post office, petrol station and engineering shop. It is the oldest house in the village. People think it was home to Joan Plantagenet, wife of the Black Prince and mother of Richard II.
8. The Old Mill
The Old Mill was a water mill. It was built in the early 19th Century. The mill used to produce flour for the nearby bakery. It is now flats.
9. The Old Chapel
The Old Chapel is now a house. It was built in 1890 and used to be a Methodist chapel.
10. The Pill-Box
The pill-box was built in the 1940s for the Second World War. Soldiers would keep watch for a German invasion, and communicate other pill-boxes during the Battle of Britain. It is featured in The Castle in the Field by Michael Morpurgo.
You can also download a pdf version which you can follow offline or print.
