English Heritage sites near Winterslow Parish

Old Sarum

OLD SARUM

6 miles from Winterslow 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.

Woodhenge

WOODHENGE

8 miles from Winterslow 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.

Stonehenge

STONEHENGE

11 miles from Winterslow 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.

Netheravon Dovecote

NETHERAVON DOVECOTE

11 miles from Winterslow 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.

Ludgershall Castle and Cross

LUDGERSHALL CASTLE AND CROSS

12 miles from Winterslow 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.

Flowerdown Barrows

FLOWERDOWN BARROWS

14 miles from Winterslow Parish

Three Bronze Age burial mounds, once part of a much larger 'barrow cemetery', including two bowl barrows, and the largest and finest disc barrow in Hampshire.



Pubs in Winterslow Parish

Lion's Head

Middleton Road, The Common, Winterslow, SP5 1PJ
(01980) 862234
thelionsheadwinterslow.com

Early 18C, consisting of three cottages including a weavers cottage. Became public house with jug and bottle bar, brewing its own beer in early 19th century. Consists now of larger lounge bar with adjoining `Weavers Bar' and public bar with...
Lord Nelson

Middleton Road, Winterslow, SP5 1QS
(01980) 862218
the-lord-nelson.co.uk

18C pub that was formerly two cottages. Pub's name came about when nearby large estate was bequeathed to Admiral Lord Nelson. Much extended and nicely decorated and now comprises large lounge bar with eating area and a smaller public bar. G...