Lyneham (pronounced Line-ham) is situated in the peaceful and scenic county of Wiltshire. The village lies in the north western part of the county, among the undulating hills, just north of the escarpment of the Marlborough Downs.The village is located approximately 3¾ miles (6 kms) south-west of Royal Wootton Bassett and 5½ miles (8.8 kms) north of Calne. The parish covers about 3442 square acres and is roughly rectangular in shape. It measures 4 miles (6.4 kms) from east to west at its widest point and is 2¾ miles (4.4 kms) from north to south. Lyneham is very accessible to many of the neighbouring towns of Chippenham,Calne, Swindon and Royal Wootton Bassett and is located on the primary transport network of Wiltshire. The surrounding land is mainly arable but some dairy farming exists.
Lyneham is mentioned for the first time in 1224, and was probably included in the Domesday holding of "Stoche". West Tockenham, which lies a mile east of Lyneham village was known in 1198 simply as "Tockenham", but in 1293 the area, which contained several small estates, was also known as "West Tockenham" to distinguish it from East Tockenham.
The area has always been agricultural, with several farms scattered around the hamlet all responsible for working the land. In earlier times the land had belonged to the priory at Bradenstoke-cum-Clack and together was the centre for growing flax.
Lyneham's name originated from this crop; Linen is a material made from the fibers of the flax plant. The village name started off as Linen Hamlet, the place where flax is grown. The last syllable, 'ham,' means enclosure by the river; the river Braydon.
Only a signed log or photo of the wet/full log will be accepted as a find