English Heritage sites near Stourton Caundle Parish

Sherborne Old Castle

SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE

4 miles from Stourton Caundle 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.

Fiddleford Manor

FIDDLEFORD MANOR

6 miles from Stourton Caundle 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

16 miles from Stourton Caundle 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.

The Nine Stones

THE NINE STONES

17 miles from Stourton Caundle Parish

Now in a wooded glade, this small prehistoric circle of nine standing stones was constructed around 4,000 years ago and is surrounded by a mysterious air. Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows are nearby.

Maiden Castle

MAIDEN CASTLE

17 miles from Stourton Caundle Parish

Among the largest and most complex of Iron Age hillforts in Europe, Maiden Castle’s huge multiple ramparts enclose an area the size of 50 football pitches and once protected hundreds of residents.

Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows

WINTERBOURNE POOR LOT BARROWS

17 miles from Stourton Caundle Parish

A 'cemetery' of 44 Bronze Age burial mounds of varying types and sizes, straddling the A35 main road.


Churches in Stourton Caundle Parish

Stourton Caundle: St Peter

Pubs in Stourton Caundle Parish

Trooper

Golden Hill, Stourton Caundle, DT10 2JW
(01963) 362405
thetrooperinn.co.uk

Stone-built, single-room community pub with separate function room/skittle alley, recently re-opened following flood damage in 2021. There are three guest ales from the South West and a real cider. Dogs and walkers are welcome. There is a c...