English Heritage sites near Farrington Gurney Parish
STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE
5 miles from Farrington Gurney Parish
Although this is the third largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone ‘cove’ of Stanton Drew in Somerset are surprisingly little known. The Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter, is one of the largest stone circles in the country and has 26 surviving upright stones. Yet recent surveys have revealed that the circles and cove were just part of a much more elaborate and important ritual site than had previously been imagined.
STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW
6 miles from Farrington Gurney Parish
One of the finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb, with its multiple burial chambers open to view. Bring a torch and experience the burial chambers at first hand.
NUNNEY CASTLE
9 miles from Farrington Gurney Parish
Picturesque moated castle built in the 1370s. Held for the King during the Civil War, falling to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: the gun-damaged wall finally collapsing on Christmas Day 1910.
FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE
11 miles from Farrington Gurney Parish
Impressive 14th century castle with hidden treasures and sinister past. Chapel with rare medieval wall paintings and in the crypt, the best collection of human-shaped lead coffins in Britain.
SIR BEVIL GRENVILLE'S MONUMENT
11 miles from Farrington Gurney Parish
Erected to commemorate the heroism of a Royalist commander and his Cornish pikemen at the Battle of Lansdown, 1643, this monument marks the spot where he fell.
TEMPLE CHURCH
11 miles from Farrington Gurney Parish
The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden.
Churches in Farrington Gurney Parish
St John the Baptist, Farrington Gurney
Main Street
Farrington Gurney
Wells
01761 451141
http://www.paulton-benefice.org.uk/
We have a small and welcoming community, made up both of village people and those who travel specially to worship in this beautiful and friendly church.
Formerly situated in the centre of the historic village, the church now sits on its own in a landscape of farmed fields, a short distance from the village. Our nearest neighbours are the cows!
St John's has regular social events in the village, and meets regularly for worship with our friends at Farrington Gurney Methodist Chapel.
We welcome children and dogs to all our services.
Pubs in Farrington Gurney Parish
Farrington Inn
Bristol Road, Farrington Gurney, BS39 6TG
(01761) 453033
thefarringtoninn.co.uk/
Spice Dunes
Main Street, Farrington Gurney, BS39 6UL
(01761) 451177
spicedunes.co.uk