English Heritage sites near Worton Parish
BRATTON CAMP AND WHITE HORSE
6 miles from Worton 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)
7 miles from Worton 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 Worton 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.
WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY
10 miles from Worton 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.
SILBURY HILL, AVEBURY
11 miles from Worton Parish
The largest artificial mound in Europe and comparable in size to the Egyptian pyramids. Probably completed around 2400 BC, it apparently contains no burial and its purpose and significance remain unknown.
FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE
11 miles from Worton 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.
Churches in Worton Parish
Worton: Christ Church
Church Lane
Worton
07516224057
http://www.wellspringsbenefice.co.uk
The Wellsprings Benefice was formed in November 2017 from the former parishes of Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot and joining with the parishes of Potterne, Worton and Marston to form the new Benefice, which is set within stunning rolling Wiltshire countryside.
Our area is noted for its many springs and wells which remind us of scriptural references to the "living water" we find in Jesus Christ.
Our parishes are situated adjacent to the market town of Devizes. We are surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty mainly given over to farmland and unspoiled chalk downland which is rich in wildlife, history and archaeology.
Our five churches are served by a Team Rector, an Associate House for duty priest, a Licensed Lay Minister, and a number of other clergy and licensed laity, together with the Churchwardens and Parochial Church Councils.
We hold a mixture of traditional and more informal services, to suit all ages. You are welcome to join us at any of these.
Detail of regular Sunday services can be found on the Wellsprings Benefice website www.wellspringsbenefice.co.uk or on the Christ Church website www.christchurchworton.org.uk.
Pubs in Worton Parish
Rose & Crown
Cosy, welcoming village pub with a small bar and large dining room. The pub is a focal point for the village with many activities and trips organised. A large function room at the rear is used for live music at the weekend and hosts a beer...