English Heritage sites near North Newnton Parish
HATFIELD EARTHWORKS (MARDEN HENGE)
2 miles from North Newnton 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
6 miles from North Newnton 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.
WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY
6 miles from North Newnton 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.
THE SANCTUARY, AVEBURY
6 miles from North Newnton Parish
Begun in about 3000 BC as a complex circle of timber posts, later replaced by stones. Its function is still mystifies: human bone finds with food remains point to elaborate death rites and ceremonies.
SILBURY HILL, AVEBURY
7 miles from North Newnton 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.
WEST KENNET AVENUE, AVEBURY
7 miles from North Newnton Parish
This ‘avenue’ originally of around 100 pairs of prehistoric standing stones, was raised to form a winding 1 1⁄2 mile ritual link between the pre-existing monuments of Avebury and The Sanctuary.
Churches in North Newnton Parish
North Newnton: St James
North Newnton
Salisbury
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The history of the present building begins in the 13th century with the erection of the nave and chancel. Notice the angle of the nave. Together they represent the figure of Christ on the Cross.
The tower dates from the 15th century. There were two bells. One remains; the other was recast in 1606. Two more were added in 1616.
The church was restored in the 1950s. The organ was added in 1977 in celebration of the Queen's Jubilee.
Pubs in North Newnton Parish
Seven Stars
Gores Lane, Bottlesford, SN9 6LW
(01672) 851325
thesevenstarsinn.co.uk
Woodbridge
North Newnton, SN9 6JZ
(01980) 630266
woodbridgeinnpewsey.co.uk/