English Heritage sites near Chew Magna Parish
STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE
2 miles from Chew Magna 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.
TEMPLE CHURCH
6 miles from Chew Magna 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.
SIR BEVIL GRENVILLE'S MONUMENT
10 miles from Chew Magna 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.
STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW
11 miles from Chew Magna 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.
FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE
15 miles from Chew Magna 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.
NUNNEY CASTLE
15 miles from Chew Magna 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.
Churches in Chew Magna Parish
St Andrew
South Parade
Chew Magna
01275 461179
http://lakesidegroup.org.uk
For more information about our churches, please visit our website.
Pubs in Chew Magna Parish
Bear & Swan
13 South Parade, Chew Magna, BS40 8SL
(01275) 331100
thebearandswan.co.uk/
Pelican
10 South Parade, Chew Magna, BS40 8SL
(01275) 331777
butcombe.com/pubs/the-pelican-inn/
Pony & Trap
Queens
Silver Street, Chew Magna, BS40 8RQ
(01275) 627647
thequeenschewmagna.co.uk/