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Established 1973
British Association
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Eco Friendly
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Enjoy a tailor-made moving plan designed for your exact needs.
All packages include…
- Removal Coordinator
A dedicated Removal Coordinator will be assigned to your move. - Mileage
Your quote will include mileage to ensure there are no hidden costs. - Cover for Goods in Transit
We offer restricted liability as standard, further options are available. - Carbon Footprint Offsetting
We’re planting over 2,000 trees to offset our carbon emissions. - Trained, Uniformed Staff
All Armishaws’ crew members are background checked and carry photo ID. - Recycled Materials
Our crews use recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible. - Covers & Blankets
White goods and furniture are protected with slot-on, padded covers. - Carpet Runners
Full floor protection is also available at both locations (fees may apply). - Used Box Recycling Service
Flat, used boxes can be collected (location dependent, fees may apply). - Robe Cartons
Your clothes will travel in style with specialist boxes for hanging garments. - Storage Options
Short and long term storage, with collection and delivery also available (fees may apply). - Biodegradable Mattress Bags
These sealable bags are only used once, then recycled.
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Why choose Armishaws for your move...
Established in 1973, Armishaws are a family run company based here in the South West. We believe in greener removals, we’re planting 2,000 trees in the region to offset the carbon emissions of your move. We’re members of the British Association of Removers and operate to the highest standards of customer care and financial security. All our crews are trained to ensure you receive the best customer service, so you can rest assured that your possessions are well cared for in transit and in storage. With our high Trustpilot rating and reviews from so many happy customers, you can be sure that with Armishaws your move is in good hands.
Greener Moves
As part of our commitment to reducing the impact of our removals on the environment…
2,000 Trees
We’re planting 2,000 trees to help offset carbon emissions and create vital habitat for wildlife.
Box Recycling Service
We collect your boxes to re-use or recycle, giving you one less thing to worry about (dependent on location, fees may apply).
Recycled Boxes
All our boxes and soft packaging are made from recycled and recyclable materials to protect your belongs and the environment.
Greener Vehicles
Our teams drive greener vehicles and all our drivers go through driver efficiency training to reduce the amount of fuel used.
Acid Free Wrapping
We use acid free tissue paper which is not only better for the environment, acid free paper is also far better for your items.
Biodegradable Mattress Bags
We use sealable bags to help protect your mattresses while in transit, each bag is used only once before being recycled.
Make your move greener
with Armishaws.
Optional Services
Packing Services
Complete packing services from single items to entire contents.
Storage
Short and long term secured storage, we’ll deliver your items.
Packing Boxes
Environmentally friendly packing materials, brought to your door.
Staying Local
We cover the area;
- Fonthill Bishop
- Teffont Magna
- Ridge
- Fonthill Gifford
- Tisbury
- Sutton Mandeville
- Fovant
- Lower Chicksgrove
- Dinton
- Baverstock
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Chilmark – 6 Quirky Facts
- Chilmark Stone
Stone has been quarried in the area since Roman times. And it’s not just any old stone, used to create many of the stunning houses in the village (a great number of these are listed), an estimated 75,000 tons of Chilmark stone was also used to build Salisbury Cathedral and it was used for the spire of Chichester Cathedral. The quarries were a major employer in the area during the middle ages when families, including children would toil underground. The beautiful qualities of the limestone helped to shape the look of the village, which thanks to the many picturesque homes became a conservation area in 1973. Pamela Street wrote in her book An Illustrated Guide to Wiltshire, ‘Maybe because this valley is home of the famous Chilmark quarries, it possesses more than its fair share of beautiful stone houses.’ - A Bit Batty
The stone quarries are no longer in use but left behind miles of tunnels that were taken over by the RAF and used to store munitions for a number of years. Today the tunnels are protected as they hold colonies of bats which add to the varied wildlife found in this area of the Nadder Valley. - Going Back To Massachusetts
Chilmark residents were among the early pilgrims to sail to America in the 16th and 17th centuries. It was the Wiltshire travellers that founded the town of Chilmark, Massachusetts. - Haven’t You Grown!
In 1086 the Domesday book recorded Chilmark as having a population of 39, comprising of 15 villagers, 12 smallholders, 12 freedmen and was worth 14 pounds. By 1377 records for the time state the village had 136 ‘taxpayers’ (residents over the age of 14). Details for 1811 show Chilmark had grown to 406 and by the 2011 government census, the bustling metropolis had reached… 866! - Just Roman Around
A Roman road runs to the north of the village that travels from Salisbury to Winchester. Roman coins and remains were found around the quarries and also Bronze Age tools including what is believed to be a Bronze Age razor. - Listed
The village has a primary school, Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop CofE Primary School. The building began as a National School, built in Chilmark stone in 1860. The Black Dog Inn in the very centre of the parish was built in the 15th century and is now a Grade II listed building. It was a public house from at least the early 18th century and there was an extension to the rear of the building in the 19th century. Other listed buildings in the village include a number of privately owned houses; Greystones, The Dial House, Inglefield House, Rose Cottage, Ridge Farm and Corner Cottage.
Local Info
Schools – There are 3 primary schools within a 3-mile radius of Chilmark. View Ofsted scores here. Secondary and independent schools can be found in Salisbury.
Population – The 2011 government census showed the population had reached 866.
Transport – Hidden away in Cranbourne Chase AONB, Chilmark is close to the A303 route that connects much of the South West. To the west of the village lies the A350 which heads south to Bournemouth, to the east is the A36 that runs between Salisbury and Bath. The nearest train station can be found 7 miles away at Tisbury.
News – You can ‘read all about it’ with local news covered in the Salisbury Journal. There is also a Village Newsletter covering all the local events and ‘happenings’.
Best of Chilmark
Forget the big high street stores, Chilmark and the surrounding area has some superb independent traders that are packed with style, flavour and local know how. Here’s our pick of the crop;
Guillotine
A luxury brand, specialising in creating classic British sporting outdoor wear with timeless appeal. ‘Heirloom fashion’ made from British wool and cashmere.
Chilmark Manor Farm, SP3 5AF
Montes & Clark
In the nearby village of Tisbury, this stunning homeware shop is dripping with taste and style. Textiles, lighting ceramics, tableware, gifts and more.
Staddles, Hindon Ln, SP3 6PU
Rural Cycle Repairs
If your new home and new start includes getting back in the saddle, Rural Repairs are a local service to keep you upright and comfy… Because that’s how you roll!
6 Park Drive, SP3 5AW
The Black Dog
The heart of the village, The Black Dog dates back to the 15th century and has remained at the centre of village life ever since. Good food, great people!
Salisbury Road, SP3 5AH
Provenance
Food at its finest, from superb ‘at home menu’, to pantry goods, soups, breads, fresh juices, cakes and all kinds of delicious sundries. A superb deli for all occasions.
2 The Square, Tisbury, SP3 6JP
About
Located in the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village quite literally constructed from the local quarry that not only was used in many of the village’s listed properties, the quarries also brought employment and transport links to the area as far back as the Roman era. Chilmark stone has been used in some splendid historical structures such as Chichester and Salisbury Cathedrals.
While the classic stone houses are still at the forefront of the village aesthetic, the times they are a changing, the quarries are no longer in use and are now vital habitat for local wildlife including bat colonies. And life in the village has evolved, coal is long gone and the village has a greener ethos and some great independent shops that are not only mindful of the environment, they also offer great local service that make village life so special.
Leisure
A small village with a great sense of community, Chilmark has regular coffee mornings, Zumba classes, visits from a mobile library, ‘Social Stitchers’, ‘Ride & Stride’ and all kinds of fun days and events. The village also benefits from stunning countryside right on the doorstep for cycling, riding and dog walking. Fonthill Gardens are open to the public and the nearest golf course can be found just west of Salisbury.
Transport
Not far from the A303 main route that stretches across the West Country, Chilmark is a nice distance from busier routes. Directly west of Chilmark lies the A350 between Warminster to the north and Bournemouth to the south. To the east is the A36 that runs from Southampton to Bath. The closest train station is 7 miles away at Tisbury.
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