English Heritage sites near Upton Lovell Parish
BRATTON CAMP AND WHITE HORSE
7 miles from Upton Lovell Parish
Below an Iron Age hillfort stands the Westbury White Horse. Cut into the hillside in 1778, it replaced an older horse, possibly commemorating King Alfred's nearby victory over the Vikings.
STONEHENGE
9 miles from Upton Lovell 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.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
10 miles from Upton Lovell 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.
WOODHENGE
12 miles from Upton Lovell 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.
NETHERAVON DOVECOTE
13 miles from Upton Lovell Parish
Charming and elegant 18th century brick dovecote, still with most of its 700 or more nesting boxes intact. Set in peaceful surroundings. External viewing only.
OLD SARUM
13 miles from Upton Lovell 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.
Churches in Upton Lovell Parish
Upton Lovell: St Augustine of Canterbury
Upton Lovell
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Pubs in Upton Lovell Parish
Prince Leopold Inn
54 Upton Lovell, Upton Lovell, BA12 0JP
(01985) 850460
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