English Heritage sites near Tarrant Monkton Parish

Knowlton Church and Earthworks

KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS

5 miles from Tarrant Monkton 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.

Fiddleford Manor

FIDDLEFORD MANOR

10 miles from Tarrant Monkton 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.

Old Wardour Castle

OLD WARDOUR CASTLE

11 miles from Tarrant Monkton 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.

Christchurch Castle and Norman House

CHRISTCHURCH CASTLE AND NORMAN HOUSE

16 miles from Tarrant Monkton Parish

The castle remains include parts of the keep and the 12th century riverside chamber block or Norman House, a very early example of domestic architecture including a rare Norman chimney.

Old Sarum

OLD SARUM

19 miles from Tarrant Monkton 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.

Sherborne Old Castle

SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE

20 miles from Tarrant Monkton 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.


Churches in Tarrant Monkton Parish

Tarrant Monkton Church

Tarrant Monkton Blandford Forum
01725516311
http://www.chasebeneficedorset.org.uk/

 For all details about this Parish Church and others in the Chase Benefice please visit our own website http://www.chasebeneficedorset.org.uk/


Pubs in Tarrant Monkton Parish

Langton Arms

Tarrant Monkton, DT11 8RX
(01258) 830225
thelangtonarms.co.uk

Attractive 18th-century thatched inn set in a peaceful village nestling in the Tarrant Valley. Wedding facilities.