English Heritage sites near Berwick St. James Parish
STONEHENGE
3 miles from Berwick St. James 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
6 miles from Berwick St. James 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.
OLD SARUM
6 miles from Berwick St. James 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.
NETHERAVON DOVECOTE
7 miles from Berwick St. James Parish
Charming and elegant 18th century brick dovecote, still with most of its 700 or more nesting boxes intact. Set in peaceful surroundings. External viewing only.
HATFIELD EARTHWORKS (MARDEN HENGE)
12 miles from Berwick St. James Parish
The earthworks of a Neolithic henge and monumental mound, by a loop in the River Avon. Recent archaeological find of building equivalent to a priest’s quarters.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
12 miles from Berwick St. James 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.
Churches in Berwick St. James Parish
Berwick: St James
High Street
Berwick
Salisbury
01722 790616
http://www.twovalleys.org
The Parish of St James, Berwick St James, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs.
Who to contact if you have a Safeguarding concern:
Rev'd Jonathan Plows: Rector of the nine churches of the Benefice - [email protected] or 01722 790616
Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers
Jem (Jeremy) Carter
Email: [email protected]
Web: http:\\www.salisbury.anglican.org
Mobile: 07469 857888
Suzy Futcher
Email: [email protected]
The Diocese of Salisbury's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.</span>
Please visit our website twovalleys.org for all information about our Parish and its Church of St James.
Pubs in Berwick St. James Parish
Boot
High Street, Berwick St James, SP3 4TN
(01722) 790243
bootatberwick.co.uk