History of Agricultural Education in Wiltshire - Lackham Countryside ...

1966 Longleat and Chalfield Manor granaries moved from their
original sites and rebuilt by Mr Fraser and students near
new Museum
The dismantling, removal and rebuilding of the granaries brick by brick was an
outstanding achievement in craftsmanship.
Many offers of interesting exhibits have had to be turned down owing to the lack of
suitable accommodation.
During the last decade in Wiltshire, much interest has been aroused in the
preservation of old Rural Crafts, farm tools and implements and it is hoped that
Lackham will receive its fair share of any funds available to provide a shelter for the
development of a living Agricultural Museum.
Lackham lends itself admirably to such a project, for the following reasons
1. It has become the "Home of Agricultural Education" in Wiltshire
and the Museum serves as a valuable teaching aid in Agricultural History and
Economics.
2. Lackham has an ancient history dating from Saxon times
3. Excellent library facilities, particularly in Agriculture and
allied subjects.
4. Workshops are available repairs in joinery and metal work.
5. Storage room for films and records etc. on top floor of Lackham
House.
6. Residential accommodation for environmental studies - woodland,
rivers, wild life and rural crafts.
7. In close proximity to Lacock, Bath, Malmesbury, Swindon,
Bristol, Avebury, Silbury Hill, Stonehenge etc.
8. Satisfactory car parking facilities and the Museum fits in
well with other visits to the College - farm, gardens, Rural
Domestic Economy etc.
9. Room for extension in neighbouring woodland.
10. Main Railway Station at Chippenham — four miles.
11. Regular bus route from front drive entrance.[i]