The market town of Corsham is located on the south-western edge of the Cotswolds, off the main London–Bristol road, now the A4.
The large church of St Bartholomew sits between the High Street and Corsham Court. The nave, with its N and S arcades, dates from the 12thc, although the aisles were rebuilt in the 14thc. The chancel dates from the 15thc. The whole church was heavily restored in 1875-1878 by GE Street and CF Hansom. The Methuen Chapel was added in 1878-1879. The nave arcades and the N door date from the 12thc.
