English Heritage sites near Tarrant Rushton Parish
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS
5 miles from Tarrant Rushton 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
11 miles from Tarrant Rushton 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
12 miles from Tarrant Rushton 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
15 miles from Tarrant Rushton 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
20 miles from Tarrant Rushton 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
20 miles from Tarrant Rushton 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 Rushton Parish
Tarrant Rushton: St Mary
Tarrant Rushton
Blandford Forum
01725 516311
http://www.chasebeneficedorset.org.uk/
St Mary's Tarrant Rushton is open all the time. For further details about this Parish Church and others in the Chase Benefice please visit our own website http://www.chasebeneficedorset.org.uk/
No churches found in Tarrant Rushton Parish