English Heritage sites near Fontmell Magna Parish
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
4 miles from Fontmell Magna 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
7 miles from Fontmell Magna 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
12 miles from Fontmell Magna 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.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
13 miles from Fontmell Magna 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.
NUNNEY CASTLE
19 miles from Fontmell Magna Parish
Picturesque moated castle built in the 1370s. Held for the King during the Civil War, falling to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: the gun-damaged wall finally collapsing on Christmas Day 1910.
OLD SARUM
20 miles from Fontmell Magna 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.
Churches in Fontmell Magna Parish
Fontmell Magna: St Andrew
Pubs in Fontmell Magna Parish
Fontmell
Crown Hill, Fontmell Magna, SP7 0PA
(01747) 811441
thefontmell.co.uk/