English Heritage sites near Damerham Parish

Knowlton Church and Earthworks

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

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

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

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

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

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/

This pub has been much extended since being built in Tudor times, and has at times had its own brewery, coach-house and dairy. There is a public bar, a spacious lounge/dining area, and a handsome conservatory; two real fires, agricultural e...