English Heritage sites near Grafton Parish

Chisbury Chapel

CHISBURY CHAPEL

4 miles from Grafton 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.

Ludgershall Castle and Cross

LUDGERSHALL CASTLE AND CROSS

5 miles from Grafton Parish

The ruins and earthworks of a royal castle dating mainly from the 12th and 13th centuries, frequently used as a hunting lodge. The remains of the medieval cross stand in the centre of the village.

Netheravon Dovecote

NETHERAVON DOVECOTE

10 miles from Grafton 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.

The Sanctuary, Avebury

THE SANCTUARY, AVEBURY

11 miles from Grafton 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)

11 miles from Grafton 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.

West Kennet Long Barrow, Avebury

WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY

11 miles from Grafton 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.


Churches in Grafton Parish

East Grafton: St Nicholas

Pubs in Grafton Parish

Swan

Wilton, SN8 3SS
(01672) 870274
theswanwilton.co.uk/

This popular village pub near the Kennet and Avon canal (lock 61) has an open and attractive interior. It is close to the Crofton Beam engines and Wiltshire's only working windmill. Real ales are served by a mixture of handpumps and gravity...