Heritage sites in CHEVERELL MAGNA PARISH

English Heritage sites near Cheverell Magna Parish

BRATTON CAMP AND WHITE HORSE

5 miles from Cheverell Magna 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.

HATFIELD EARTHWORKS (MARDEN HENGE)

8 miles from Cheverell Magna 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.

BRADFORD-ON-AVON TITHE BARN

10 miles from Cheverell Magna Parish

A spectacular 14th century monastic stone barn, 51 metres (168 feet) long, with an amazing timber cruck roof. Originally a part of the medieval farmstead belonging to Shaftesbury Abbey.

STONEHENGE

10 miles from Cheverell Magna 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.

FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE

11 miles from Cheverell Magna Parish

Impressive 14th century castle with hidden treasures and sinister past. Chapel with rare medieval wall paintings and in the crypt, the best collection of human-shaped lead coffins in Britain.

NETHERAVON DOVECOTE

11 miles from Cheverell Magna 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.

Churches in Cheverell Magna Parish

Erlestoke: Holy Saviour

B3098, eastern edge of village Erlestoke Devizes
(01380) 830374
https://www.beciebenefice.org/

About Erlestoke Church

Erlestoke Church was built in 1880 after the old Church of Saint James had been demolished. This was so that the local landowner could have an uninterrupted view from his house! Today that house forms part of the HM Prison Erlestoke complex, which falls within the parish boundaries.

There is a regular pattern of three Sunday services a month, together with occasional mid-week Eucharists for special occasions. On the 1st Sunday of the month there is a Common Worship Communion service, and on the 2nd Sunday there is informal Family Worship. On 3rd Sundays there is BCP Evensong, supported by the very able choir of Edington Priory Church.

Erlestoke is known for its warm welcome, its Children's Film Nights and Swimming, and its many events which bring the small village of Erlestoke together.

The recently re-ordered church has won an award for its design, and it is at the centre of village life with bookswaps, Council meetings and other events regularly taking place there.

Safeguarding Policy

Holy Saviour Church, Erlestoke, takes its responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who may be at risk very seriously, and works in partnership with the Diocese of Salisbury to ensure that we act in accordance with best practice at all times. Our Benefice Safeguarding Policy can be found on our church noticeboard.

If you have any Safeguarding questions or concerns you can contact our Benefice Safeguarding Officer, Joanna Robertson on 01380 830375 email [email protected]. Alternatively you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, on 07500 664800 or email [email protected]

Great Cheverell: St Peter