English Heritage sites near Castle Eaton Parish
CIRENCESTER AMPHITHEATRE
9 miles from Castle Eaton Parish
The earthwork remains of one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain, built in the early 2nd century to serve the important city of Corinium, now Cirencester.
WAYLAND'S SMITHY
10 miles from Castle Eaton Parish
A fine and atmospheric Neolithic chambered long barrow 2km (11/4 miles) along the Ridgeway from the Uffington White Horse: it was once believed to be the habitation of the Saxon smith-god Wayland.
UFFINGTON CASTLE - WHITE HORSE AND DRAGON HILL
11 miles from Castle Eaton Parish
Three atmospheric sites lie along the Ridgeway. Uffington 'Castle' is a large Iron Age hillfort, Dragon Hill a natural mound associated in legend with St George.
WINDMILL TUMP LONG BARROW, RODMARTON
14 miles from Castle Eaton Parish
A Neolithic chambered tomb with an enigmatic 'false entrance'. Opinions vary as to why this false entrance was built.
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
15 miles from Castle Eaton Parish
The extensive and picturesque ruins of a 15th century riverside manor house, including a fine hall, south-west tower, and complete dovecote nearby. The home of Richard III's henchman Lord Lovell.
WINDMILL HILL, AVEBURY
15 miles from Castle Eaton Parish
Classic Neolithic causewayed enclosure, with three concentric but intermittent ditches. Large quantities of animal bones found here indicate feasting, animal trading or rituals, or perhaps all three.
Churches in Castle Eaton Parish
St Mary the Virgin, Castle Eaton
The Street
Castle Eaton
01285 810954
St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed church standing on the banks of the upper reaches of the River Thames, overlooking meadow lands which are documented in the Anglo Saxon Chronicles. There has been Christian worship on this site since at least the 12th Century and several restorations, one notably being attributed to Butterfield, the Victorian architect. There are several unusual features including a wall painting that was restored in 1998, and a Sanctus bell tower above the chancel containing a medieval bell. The bell chamber has six bells that are in regular use. Open daily from April to November and at weekends in the winter, St Mary's welcomes many visitors from all over the world, some walking the nearby Thames Path, some seeking past connections, all enjoying not only the history but the peace and tranquility of its beautiful setting.
Pubs in Castle Eaton Parish
Red Lion
The Street, Castle Eaton, SN6 6JZ
(01285) 706533
theredlioncastleeaton.co.uk