In 955 King Edwy granted Bowerchalke, which pertained to the manor of Chalke, to the nuns of Wilton abbey; still in 1066 and 1086 the Domesday Book records that grant. In 1066 Aeleva of Knoyle held the manor. In 1086 the lordship passed to Gerard and Richard Poynant; it had a value of £77. The village was part of the parish of Broad Chalke until the early 14thc, when became a separate parish and the church was built.
