English Heritage sites near Nunney Parish
NUNNEY CASTLE
0 miles from Nunney Parish
Picturesque moated castle built in the 1370s. Held for the King during the Civil War, falling to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: the gun-damaged wall finally collapsing on Christmas Day 1910.
STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW
7 miles from Nunney Parish
One of the finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb, with its multiple burial chambers open to view. Bring a torch and experience the burial chambers at first hand.
FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE
8 miles from Nunney Parish
Impressive 14th century castle with hidden treasures and sinister past. Chapel with rare medieval wall paintings and in the crypt, the best collection of human-shaped lead coffins in Britain.
BRADFORD-ON-AVON TITHE BARN
10 miles from Nunney Parish
A spectacular 14th century monastic stone barn, 51 metres (168 feet) long, with an amazing timber cruck roof. Originally a part of the medieval farmstead belonging to Shaftesbury Abbey.
BRATTON CAMP AND WHITE HORSE
11 miles from Nunney 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.
STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE
14 miles from Nunney Parish
Although this is the third largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone ‘cove’ of Stanton Drew in Somerset are surprisingly little known. The Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter, is one of the largest stone circles in the country and has 26 surviving upright stones. Yet recent surveys have revealed that the circles and cove were just part of a much more elaborate and important ritual site than had previously been imagined.
Churches in Nunney Parish
All Saints, Nunney
Church Street
Nunney
01373 837337
ALL SAINTS CHURCH, NUNNEY
The present church was built on a Saxon or Norman site; the only remains being the Norman font near the west door. The nave, transepts and chancel date from the 13th and 14th centuries, and the tower from the 15th century. The chancel, however, was rebuilt in 1874 as part of the extensive restoration work undertaken in the 19th century. The screen across the chancel arch dates from the beginning of the 15th century. Of the five recumbent effigies the earliest is probably that of Sir John Delamere (c.1390). The Postlebury Ringers are hoping to add 7th and 8th bells to the six already installed and are fundraising currently to enable this. In 2016-17 the congregation raised enough money to restore the original barrel ceiling with clerestory windows which has brought light back into the building. In addition to regular services, volunteers sell teas in the church on Sundays throughout the summer and for events such as the Nunney Street Fayre and Open Gardens. There are home study group meetings in addition. The church committee is currently working on plans to improve disabled access and construct a WC in the church and to create greater biodiversity in the churchyard.
Pubs in Nunney Parish
George
A 17th century gastro pub and hotel that serves Wadworth's beers. Located in a picturesque village with views of the English Heritage medieval Nunney Castle.
The interior has exposed stone walls and wooden floors and is furnished in a some...