English Heritage sites near Chiselborough Parish
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
7 miles from Chiselborough 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.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
11 miles from Chiselborough 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.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
15 miles from Chiselborough 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.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
17 miles from Chiselborough Parish
The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.
WINTERBOURNE POOR LOT BARROWS
17 miles from Chiselborough Parish
A 'cemetery' of 44 Bronze Age burial mounds of varying types and sizes, straddling the A35 main road.
THE NINE STONES
17 miles from Chiselborough Parish
Now in a wooded glade, this small prehistoric circle of nine standing stones was constructed around 4,000 years ago and is surrounded by a mysterious air. Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows are nearby.
Churches in Chiselborough Parish
Chiselborough: St Peter & St Paul
Church Lane - opposite Cat Head
Chiselborough
Between Crewkerne and Yeovil
07485789968
http://www.hamhillchurches.org
A warm welcome awaits you to our church. The 13th century parish church features an almost unique central spire. The interior is well lit by tall windows and white walls. Music is usually from an organ, but occasionally a piano. The building is usually open during daylight hours - well worth a visit (as is the Cat Head for lunch).
There are 7 churches in the benefice - which means that we can offer a variety of forms of worship.
More information can be obtained from the Rector - or wardens (Dick O'neill 01935 881542 and Louise Holloway 01935 881791) or on the website (www.hamhillchurches.org) of our 7 parish benefice (which includes the services for the present month)
Pubs in Chiselborough Parish
Cat Head Inn
The Cat Head Inn is in the centre of Chiselborough in South Somerset, 4 miles north of Crewkerne and just under 5 minutes drive from the A303. A friendly welcome is assured at this character 15th century hamstone gastropub with a bar and t...