English Heritage sites near Easterton Parish

Hatfield Earthworks (Marden Henge)

HATFIELD EARTHWORKS (MARDEN HENGE)

4 miles from Easterton 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.

Netheravon Dovecote

NETHERAVON DOVECOTE

8 miles from Easterton 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.

Stonehenge

STONEHENGE

8 miles from Easterton 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.

Bratton Camp and White Horse

BRATTON CAMP AND WHITE HORSE

9 miles from Easterton Parish

Below an Iron Age hillfort stands the Westbury White Horse. Cut into the hillside in 1778, it replaced an older horse, possibly commemorating King Alfred's nearby victory over the Vikings.

West Kennet Long Barrow, Avebury

WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY

9 miles from Easterton Parish

One of the largest and most impressive Neolithic chambered tombs in Britain. Built in around 3650 BC and used for a short time only, nearly 50 people were buried here before the chambers were blocked.

Silbury Hill, Avebury

SILBURY HILL, AVEBURY

10 miles from Easterton Parish

The largest artificial mound in Europe and comparable in size to the Egyptian pyramids. Probably completed around 2400 BC, it apparently contains no burial and its purpose and significance remain unknown.


Churches in Easterton Parish

Easterton: St Barnabas

High Street/Kings Road Easterton Devizes
(01380) 816963
http://lavingtonchurch.org

(Rector) Rev Marion Harrison  [email protected]
Retired Priests Rev Ann Cocking  Rev Pat Strowger
Church Warden - Mrs Sue Somerville 01380 812538

 

First Sunday 10.30 am Worship Together Benefice Parish Communion venue changes. Please check Our Other Churches for venue.

Second Eunday 11 am Ecumenical Family Worship (Venue rotates Easterton, Market Lavington St Mary's, Market Lavington Trinity)

Fourth Sunday 11.00 am Parish Communion (CW)

Small meeting room available for hire.


Pubs in Easterton Parish

Royal Oak