English Heritage sites near Horsington Parish
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
6 miles from Horsington Parish
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
9 miles from Horsington 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.
NUNNEY CASTLE
13 miles from Horsington Parish
Picturesque moated castle built in the 1370s. Held for the King during the Civil War, falling to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: the gun-damaged wall finally collapsing on Christmas Day 1910.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
14 miles from Horsington 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.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
16 miles from Horsington Parish
Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
17 miles from Horsington Parish
Once a wealthy Benedictine house, Muchelney’s main buildings were demolished by Henry VIII in 1538. See the richly decorated cloister walk and thatched monks’ lavatory – the only one in Britain.
Churches in Horsington Parish
St John the Baptist
Duck Lane
Horsington
01963 363832
With a population of 520, Horsington, South Cheriton and Wilkinthroop form an extensive rural parish of some 245 homes. House prices tend to be high for first-time buyers which might explain why the majority of residents are aged 50 and over.
The PCC and congregation have in recent years developed a pattern of up to half a dozen events in the year, such as concerts, talks and other entertainments which have attracted good audiences and proved also to be very useful fund-raisers.
Several small family businesses, including a garage, riding school and award winning cheese maker, are based in and around the village. There are also farms, holiday lets and a renewable-energy plant. There is also a football club and a pub at South Cheriton, sadly the Half Moon is now closed. Our village hall hosts regular activities and can be hired at very favourable rates. A village magazine is produced ten times a year and delivered to every house in the parish and includes 'news' and spiritual guidance from our Rector Kevin
Pubs in Horsington Parish
Half Moon Inn
Owned and run by the same couple for over 20 years this pub is the focal point of a lovely village. There are up to three guest beers and over a thousand different beers have been served so far. There are gardens to the front and rear, a se...
White Horse
Cabbage Lane, South Cheriton, BA8 0BL
(01963) 370394
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