English Heritage sites near Sturminster Marshall Parish
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS
9 miles from Sturminster Marshall 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
13 miles from Sturminster Marshall 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.
CHRISTCHURCH CASTLE AND NORMAN HOUSE
14 miles from Sturminster Marshall 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 WARDOUR CASTLE
17 miles from Sturminster Marshall 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.
MAIDEN CASTLE
18 miles from Sturminster Marshall 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.
JORDAN HILL ROMAN TEMPLE
18 miles from Sturminster Marshall Parish
The foundations of a 4th century Romano-Celtic temple with fine coastal views.
Churches in Sturminster Marshall Parish
Almer: St Mary
Almer
Blandford Forum
01929459244
https://redpostbenefice.com/
We are a village Church in the Red Post Benefice, seeking to share our life with Christ both in our welcome and our engagement with the wider community. We have a variety of regular Sunday services and we enjoy celebrating Christenings and Weddings with villagers and people from further afield. We gather our community together at Christmas, Easter, Harvest and Remembrance as well as offering pastoral care throughout the year. Our congregation and ministry team, of lay and ordained people, look forward to welcoming you.
Please use the link to our website for more information about us and our services.
Justin, the Vicar.
Sturminster Marshall: St Mary
Church Street
Sturminster Marshall
Wimborne
http://www.redpostbenefice.com
St Mary's is now part of the Red Post Benefice: https://redpostbenefice.com/
Pubs in Sturminster Marshall Parish
Churchill Arms
Golden Fox
Blandford Road, Sturminster Marshall, BH21 4AQ
(01258) 857217
Red Lion
Church Street, Sturminster Marshall, BH21 4BU
(01258) 857319
redlioninn-dorset.co.uk/