English Heritage sites near Sturminster Newton Parish
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
1 miles from Sturminster Newton Parish
The principal parts of a small stone manor house, probably begun about 1370 for William Latimer, Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. The hall and solar chamber display outstandingly fine timber roofs.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
8 miles from Sturminster Newton Parish
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
12 miles from Sturminster Newton Parish
Set in landscaped grounds beside a lake in peaceful Wiltshire countryside, these 14th century ruins provide a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike.
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS
16 miles from Sturminster Newton Parish
The siting of this ruined medieval church at the centre of a Neolithic ritual henge earthwork symbolises the transition from pagan to Christian worship and creates an atmospheric scene.
MAIDEN CASTLE
17 miles from Sturminster Newton Parish
Among the largest and most complex of Iron Age hillforts in Europe, Maiden Castle’s huge multiple ramparts enclose an area the size of 50 football pitches and once protected hundreds of residents.
THE NINE STONES
18 miles from Sturminster Newton Parish
Now in a wooded glade, this small prehistoric circle of nine standing stones was constructed around 4,000 years ago and is surrounded by a mysterious air. Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows are nearby.
Churches in Sturminster Newton Parish
St Mary's
Church Street
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
http://www.stmaryssturminsternewton.org.uk
For further information, please see our website: stmaryssturminsternewton.org.uk
Pubs in Sturminster Newton Parish
Bull Tavern
Town Bridge, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2BS
(01258) 472435
thebulltavern.co.uk/
Sturminster Newton Royal British Legion Club
Swan Inn
Market Place, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AR
(01258) 472208
swaninnsturminsternewton.co.uk/
White Hart Alehouse
Market Cross, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AN
(01258) 472558
whitehartalehouse.co.uk