Purton Removals

Moves Made Easy

Our experienced team will create a bespoke package to give you a worry-free relocation.

All packages include;

Removal Coordinator
A 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.

Signs of Life
The earliest signs of human settlement in the area are a 50 BC Iron Age hill fort, Ringsbury Camp. The first written record dates an event in 735 AD when the Saxon king of Mercia, Ecgfrith gave 35 animal hides from Purton to the Abbey in nearby Malmesbury. Royal hunting grounds stretched out north of Purton covering 30,000 acres.
Doomed!
According to the Domesday book of 1086, Purton consisted of; 20 villagers, 12 smallholders, 13 cottagers, 5 slaves, 1 burgess, 24 ploughlands that were worked by 21 plough teams (two of those belonging to the local lord of the manor), 60 acres of meadow. Woodland, 1 mill and had an annual value of 5 shillings.
Uncivil War
The discovery of a cannonball and local place names such as Battlewell, Battle Lake and Battlelake Farm suggest Purton might have been close to the site of a battle in the English Civil War. The area was certainly well travelled by both Parliamentary and Royalist troops. Other historians argue the names are more likely to be linked to a Saxon battle as the area would have been on the border separating the kingdoms of Wessex and Mercia.
Lady in the Chapel
In 1872 the church of St Mary was undergoing refurbishment at a cost of £2,500. During the work, a walled up chapel was uncovered that contained the skeleton of a woman.
Purton Waters
For centuries locals had drunk the water from a local site known as ‘The Salt Hole’ which they believed to have curative powers. During the 18^th and 19^th centuries most of the local doctors and gentry gave no credit to the tales and Dr Samuel Sadler who came to own the land filled the salt hole with soil. However, after contracting an illness and using the waters to restore his health Sadler built a pump and created ‘Purton Spa’ charging visitors to bathe and drink the waters. Whether he really believed in the waters or saw a business opportunity following the success of cities like Bath and Harrogate are open to debate.
Second World War
During WWII the area had to prepare against a much-feared German invasion. Purton was in an area that formed the ‘Red Line’ set out by General Headquarters, which was laid out with anti-tank defences and traps to halt enemy vehicles. RAF Blakehill Farm was a command station and US troops were based at Blaydon and would attend dances in Purton.
Fancy Seeing You Here!
Two famous faces to have come from Purton are the actress and singer Billie Piper and zoologist Desmond Morris. Billie had a teenage pop-career before joining the cast of Dr Who and marrying DJ/presenter Chris Evans. Desmond Morris a celebrated human behaviourist was also born in Purton.

Local Info

Schools – Purton has 2 schools with a further 33 within a 3-mile radius. View the latest Ofsted scores .

Population – Purton’s population had reached 3,897 by the time of the 2011 census.

Transport – Just outside Swindon, Purton is a short distance from the M4 motorway and 10 minutes from Royal Wootton Bassett. The nearest train station is at Swindon, approximately 17 minutes away.

News – Purton is covered by the Swindon Advertiser.

About Purton

The Romans, Saxons, landed gentry and even ‘Purton Spa’ might no longer be around but Purton is home to great history, friendly independent stores and a lively community with a village feel. It also benefits from close proximity to the shops, amenities of nearby Swindon and easy access to the M4 motorway. All this while surrounded by stunning countryside in this idyllic corner of Wiltshire.

Leisure

Purton has a tennis club and cricket club, there are sports fields, several clubs and societies plus a number of annual events bringing the community together. Swindon provides alternative escapes with a cinema, theatre, bars, clubs and restaurants. Purton has a fabulous museum celebrating the rich history of the area.

Transport

17 minutes from Swindon and 10 minutes from Royal Wootton Bassett, Purton is nestled in countryside, away from dual carriageways but still a short distance from the M4 for access to London and the South West. The closest station is located in Swindon.

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