English Heritage sites near Tarrant Keyneston Parish

Knowlton Church and Earthworks

KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS

7 miles from Tarrant Keyneston 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.

Fiddleford Manor

FIDDLEFORD MANOR

9 miles from Tarrant Keyneston 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.

Old Wardour Castle

OLD WARDOUR CASTLE

14 miles from Tarrant Keyneston 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

17 miles from Tarrant Keyneston 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.

Maiden Castle

MAIDEN CASTLE

18 miles from Tarrant Keyneston Parish

Among the largest and most complex of Iron Age hillforts in Europe, Maiden Castle’s huge multiple ramparts enclose an area the size of 50 football pitches and once protected hundreds of residents.

Sherborne Old Castle

SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE

19 miles from Tarrant Keyneston 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.


Churches in Tarrant Keyneston Parish

Tarrant Keynston: All Saints

All Saints Church Tarrant Keynston Blandford Forum
01725516311
http://www.chasebeneficedorset.org.uk/

All Saints Church, Tarrant Keyneston is open from (am to 4pm every day.

The Church of St Mary's, Tarrant Crawford is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust and is open all the time.

For details of services in this Parish Church and others in the Chase Benefice please visit our website http://www.chasebeneficedorset.org.uk/


Pubs in Tarrant Keyneston Parish

True Lovers Knot

Wimborne Road, Tarrant Keyneston, DT11 9JG
(01258) 452209
trueloversknot.co.uk/

Roadside inn with an L shaped room.Across the front is a low,beamed area,mainly used by drinkers whilst round the corner is a more modern extension with no danger of knocking your head,used mainly by diners.The kitchen makes a point of sour...