English Heritage sites near Cranborne Parish
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS
3 miles from Cranborne 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.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
11 miles from Cranborne 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.
OLD SARUM
13 miles from Cranborne 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.
CHRISTCHURCH CASTLE AND NORMAN HOUSE
15 miles from Cranborne 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.
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
16 miles from Cranborne 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.
STONEHENGE
18 miles from Cranborne 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.
Churches in Cranborne Parish
Cranborne with Boveridge: St Mary & St Bartholomew
Church Street
Cranborne
Wimborne
01725 517232
http://www.kcb.org.uk/
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Pubs in Cranborne Parish
Fleur de Lys
5 Wimborne Street, Cranborne, BH21 5PP
(01725) 551249
thefleurdelysinn.co.uk/
Sheaf of Arrows
Sixpenny Tap
Holwell Farm, Holwell, Cranborne, BH21 5QP
(01725) 762006
sixpennybrewery.co.uk/