History
Great Cheverell is an ancient settlement, centering on its Church of England parish church of Saint Peter. Its parish registers, now held at the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, cover the years 1653-1987 (baptisms), 1654-1994 (marriages), and 1654-1987 (burials).
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