English Heritage sites near Shapwick Parish
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS
7 miles from Shapwick 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
11 miles from Shapwick 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.
CHRISTCHURCH CASTLE AND NORMAN HOUSE
15 miles from Shapwick 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.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
15 miles from Shapwick 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.
MAIDEN CASTLE
19 miles from Shapwick 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.
JORDAN HILL ROMAN TEMPLE
20 miles from Shapwick Parish
The foundations of a 4th century Romano-Celtic temple with fine coastal views.
Churches in Shapwick Parish
Shapwick: St Bartholomew
Church Street
Shapwick
Wimborne
http://www.wimborneminster.org.uk
St Bartholomew's church, in the beautiful village of Shapwick, is a gem! Dating back to the 13th-century it exudes a real feeling of timeless spirituality, one can sense the long history of worship in this place. The village of Shapwick, with its thatched cottages and quiet lanes, is well worth a visit. The church is a great setting for concerts, weddings and other events.
St Bartholomew's is now part of the Wimborne Minster and Wimborne Villages Benefice: <span style="font-size: 1rem;">http://www.wimborneminster.org.uk</span>Pubs in Shapwick Parish
Anchor Inn
West Street, Shapwick, DT11 9LB
(01258) 857269
anchorshapwick.co.uk