English Heritage sites near Milton Lilbourne Parish

The Sanctuary, Avebury

THE SANCTUARY, AVEBURY

6 miles from Milton Lilbourne Parish

Begun in about 3000 BC as a complex circle of timber posts, later replaced by stones. Its function is still mystifies: human bone finds with food remains point to elaborate death rites and ceremonies.

Hatfield Earthworks (Marden Henge)

HATFIELD EARTHWORKS (MARDEN HENGE)

6 miles from Milton Lilbourne Parish

The earthworks of a Neolithic henge and monumental mound, by a loop in the River Avon. Recent archaeological find of building equivalent to a priest’s quarters.

Chisbury Chapel

CHISBURY CHAPEL

6 miles from Milton Lilbourne Parish

This pretty thatched and flintwalled 13th century chapel survived after the Reformation in 1547 by being used as a barn as part of Chisbury Farm.

West Kennet Long Barrow, Avebury

WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY

6 miles from Milton Lilbourne Parish

One of the largest and most impressive Neolithic chambered tombs in Britain. Built in around 3650 BC and used for a short time only, nearly 50 people were buried here before the chambers were blocked.

West Kennet Avenue, Avebury

WEST KENNET AVENUE, AVEBURY

7 miles from Milton Lilbourne Parish

This ‘avenue’ originally of around 100 pairs of prehistoric standing stones, was raised to form a winding 1 1⁄2 mile ritual link between the pre-existing monuments of Avebury and The Sanctuary.

Silbury Hill, Avebury

SILBURY HILL, AVEBURY

7 miles from Milton Lilbourne Parish

The largest artificial mound in Europe and comparable in size to the Egyptian pyramids. Probably completed around 2400 BC, it apparently contains no burial and its purpose and significance remain unknown.


Churches in Milton Lilbourne Parish

Milton Lilbourne: St Peter

The Street Milton Lilbourne Salisbury
01672 564679

An extremely beautiful and spacious medieval Grade 11* listed church constructed between 1100-1500 with many interesting features including an early font.  The tower has a ring of 6 bells and there is a fine organ which is regularly tuned.  Entrance is through the South Porch but the West Door can be opened for special occasions.  There is seating for 154 but extra chairs could bring this up to 180. Services are held on the first three Sundays of each month.  

Any queries may be addressed in the first instance to Rev'd Mark Windsor on 01672 564 265 or via email - [email protected]

 


No churches found in Milton Lilbourne Parish