English Heritage sites near Martin Parish

Knowlton Church and Earthworks

KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS

6 miles from Martin 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

OLD WARDOUR CASTLE

9 miles from Martin 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

OLD SARUM

9 miles from Martin 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.

Stonehenge

STONEHENGE

14 miles from Martin 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.

Woodhenge

WOODHENGE

16 miles from Martin Parish

Dating from about 2500 BC, markers now replace rings of timber posts, which once possibly supported a ring-shaped building. Discovered in 1925 when rings of dark spots were noticed in a crop of wheat.

Fiddleford Manor

FIDDLEFORD MANOR

17 miles from Martin 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.


Churches in Martin Parish

Martin: All Saints

Pubs in Martin Parish

Martin Club