English Heritage sites near Charlton Horethorne Parish
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
4 miles from Charlton Horethorne Parish
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
10 miles from Charlton Horethorne Parish
The principal parts of a small stone manor house, probably begun about 1370 for William Latimer, Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. The hall and solar chamber display outstandingly fine timber roofs.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
14 miles from Charlton Horethorne Parish
Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
15 miles from Charlton Horethorne Parish
Once a wealthy Benedictine house, Muchelney’s main buildings were demolished by Henry VIII in 1538. See the richly decorated cloister walk and thatched monks’ lavatory – the only one in Britain.
NUNNEY CASTLE
15 miles from Charlton Horethorne 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.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
17 miles from Charlton Horethorne 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 Charlton Horethorne Parish
St Mary Magdalene
Stowell
Sherborne
07515 11 99 52
http://www.milborneportchurches.org.uk
St Mary Magdalene Stowell became a chapel on ease in 2007 and is part of the parish of Charlton Horethorne with Stowell.
Usually we hold one service a month here at 6pm on the fourth Sunday
For up to date service times please see our benefice website www.milborneportchurches.org.uk
St Peter & St Paul
Sherborne Road
Charlton Horethorne
Sherborne
07515 11 99 52
http://www.milborneportchurches.org.uk
Welcome
More details can be found on our benefice website www.milborneportchurches.org.uk
The churches of our benefice are formed of the Parishes of Milborne Port with Milborne Wick, Goathill and Charlton Horethorne with Stowell.
Pubs in Charlton Horethorne Parish
Kings Arms
North Street, Charlton Horethorne, DT9 4NL
(01963) 220281
thekingsarms.co.uk