English Heritage sites near Whitchurch Parish
STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE
3 miles from Whitchurch Parish
Although this is the third largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone ‘cove’ of Stanton Drew in Somerset are surprisingly little known. The Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter, is one of the largest stone circles in the country and has 26 surviving upright stones. Yet recent surveys have revealed that the circles and cove were just part of a much more elaborate and important ritual site than had previously been imagined.
TEMPLE CHURCH
3 miles from Whitchurch Parish
The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden.
SIR BEVIL GRENVILLE'S MONUMENT
7 miles from Whitchurch Parish
Erected to commemorate the heroism of a Royalist commander and his Cornish pikemen at the Battle of Lansdown, 1643, this monument marks the spot where he fell.
STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW
10 miles from Whitchurch Parish
One of the finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb, with its multiple burial chambers open to view. Bring a torch and experience the burial chambers at first hand.
FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE
13 miles from Whitchurch Parish
Impressive 14th century castle with hidden treasures and sinister past. Chapel with rare medieval wall paintings and in the crypt, the best collection of human-shaped lead coffins in Britain.
BRADFORD-ON-AVON TITHE BARN
14 miles from Whitchurch Parish
A spectacular 14th century monastic stone barn, 51 metres (168 feet) long, with an amazing timber cruck roof. Originally a part of the medieval farmstead belonging to Shaftesbury Abbey.
Churches in Whitchurch Parish
St Nicholas
Church Road
Whitchurch
01275792397
St Nicholas Church, a Grade 2 Listed building, is Norman in style and almost 900 years old. It was built on the site of an earlier chapel dedicated to St Whyte whose name is now perpetuated for all time by the village of Whitchurch which took its name from her.
Sunday Services
It currently offers a warm welcome and a traditional Church of England service led by a choir.
Weddings
We can carry out your Wedding at this idyllic picturesque site. Just phone us on 01275 832730 . More information can be found on https://www.yourchurchwedding.org
Baptisms
Baptisms can be arranged. Just phone us on 01275 832730
Funerals
Funeral services at St Nicholas can be arranged via local Undertakers who can contact us via phone 01275 832148
Alternatively you can click on "Get in touch" on the side panel and choose Weddings, Funerals or Baptisms and complete the Enquiry Form that will appear with some basic details of your proposed event and we will respond to your enquiry in due course
Pubs in Whitchurch Parish
Black Lion
42 Bristol Road, Whitchurch, BS14 0PF
(01275) 834698
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Royal British Legion Whitchurch & Pensford
Staunton Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0QF
(01275) 832345
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