English Heritage sites near Winterbourne Parish
OLD SARUM
2 miles from Winterbourne Parish
Site of the original Salisbury, this mighty Iron Age hill fort was where the first cathedral once stood and the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark during 5000 years of history.
WOODHENGE
5 miles from Winterbourne Parish
Dating from about 2500 BC, markers now replace rings of timber posts, which once possibly supported a ring-shaped building. Discovered in 1925 when rings of dark spots were noticed in a crop of wheat.
STONEHENGE
7 miles from Winterbourne Parish
Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe.
NETHERAVON DOVECOTE
9 miles from Winterbourne Parish
Charming and elegant 18th century brick dovecote, still with most of its 700 or more nesting boxes intact. Set in peaceful surroundings. External viewing only.
LUDGERSHALL CASTLE AND CROSS
12 miles from Winterbourne Parish
The ruins and earthworks of a royal castle dating mainly from the 12th and 13th centuries, frequently used as a hunting lodge. The remains of the medieval cross stand in the centre of the village.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
15 miles from Winterbourne 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.
Churches in Winterbourne Parish
Winterbourne Earls: St Michael & All Angels
Winterbourne Gunner: St Mary
The church is set back 80 metres from the A338 in Winterbourne Gunner. Access is by the grass path. Parking is available in the lay-by adjacent to the bridge over the River Bourne.
01980 611350
St Mary the Virgin Church dates back to 1198. It is a small, but beautiful church in a secluded part of the Bourne Valley. Access is only on foot up a 80 metre grass path.
There is a history board by the font as you enter. We have one Commonwealth War Grave.
Pubs in Winterbourne Parish
Black Horse
Black Horse Lane, Hurdcott, SP4 6HW
(01980) 619089
blackhorsehurdcott.co.uk/
Winterbourne Arms
Main Street, Winterbourne Dauntsey, SP4 6EW
(01980) 619351
winterbournearmssalisbury.co.uk