The River Avon and its small tributaries form parts of the west, south and northeast boundaries of the parish.

The Domesday Book of 1086 records a manor called Bichenestock, with 14 households and one mill, held by Shaftesbury Abbey.

[5] In 1862 the Reading to Taunton railway was built close to Beechingstoke village and became the northern boundary of the parish.

[3] In 1848 the 1791 east window was moved to Wilsford school and a new 15th-century style one made by Wailes was inserted in the chancel in its place.

[10] Wilcot, Huish and Oare were added to the union in 1972 and a team ministry established; today Beechingstoke is part of the Vale of Pewsey group of churches.