English Heritage sites near Damerham Parish
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS
6 miles from Damerham Parish
The siting of this ruined medieval church at the centre of a Neolithic ritual henge earthwork symbolises the transition from pagan to Christian worship and creates an atmospheric scene.
OLD SARUM
11 miles from Damerham Parish
Site of the original Salisbury, this mighty Iron Age hill fort was where the first cathedral once stood and the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark during 5000 years of history.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
12 miles from Damerham 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.
CHRISTCHURCH CASTLE AND NORMAN HOUSE
15 miles from Damerham Parish
The castle remains include parts of the keep and the 12th century riverside chamber block or Norman House, a very early example of domestic architecture including a rare Norman chimney.
STONEHENGE
17 miles from Damerham 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.
WOODHENGE
17 miles from Damerham 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.
Churches in Damerham Parish
Damerham: St George
Pubs in Damerham Parish
Compasses Inn
East End, Damerham, SP6 3HQ
(01725) 518231
compassesinndamerham.co.uk/