English Heritage sites near West Lavington Parish

Bratton Camp and White Horse

BRATTON CAMP AND WHITE HORSE

6 miles from West Lavington 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.

Hatfield Earthworks (Marden Henge)

HATFIELD EARTHWORKS (MARDEN HENGE)

7 miles from West Lavington 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.

Stonehenge

STONEHENGE

8 miles from West Lavington 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.

Netheravon Dovecote

NETHERAVON DOVECOTE

9 miles from West Lavington 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.

Woodhenge

WOODHENGE

11 miles from West Lavington 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.

West Kennet Long Barrow, Avebury

WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY

12 miles from West Lavington 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.


Churches in West Lavington Parish

West Lavington: All Saints

All Saints Road West Lavington Devizes
(01380) 816963
http://lavingtonchurch.org

(Rector) Rev Marion Harrison
Retired Priests
Rev Ann Cocking

Rev Pat Strowger

 Church Wardens: Mr Bob Giles  01380 813256  and Mrs Bonnie Matters 01380 816133

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

Second Sunday 9.00am Breakfast Church - All Age Worship

Third Sunday 9.30 am Parish Communion  Common Worship Order 1

Fourth Sunday 9.30 am Parish Communion Common Worship Order 1 Traditional Language

Choir Practice - Wednesday evening

 

Bell Tower Captain Julia Russell e: [email protected]


Pubs in West Lavington Parish

Bridge Inn
Churchill Arms
Stage Post

9 High Street, West Lavington, SN10 4HQ
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Stage Post, West Lavington