English Heritage sites near Piddletrenthide Parish

Maiden Castle

MAIDEN CASTLE

9 miles from Piddletrenthide Parish

Among the largest and most complex of Iron Age hillforts in Europe, Maiden Castle’s huge multiple ramparts enclose an area the size of 50 football pitches and once protected hundreds of residents.

Fiddleford Manor

FIDDLEFORD MANOR

9 miles from Piddletrenthide 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.

The Nine Stones

THE NINE STONES

10 miles from Piddletrenthide Parish

Now in a wooded glade, this small prehistoric circle of nine standing stones was constructed around 4,000 years ago and is surrounded by a mysterious air. Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows are nearby.

Sherborne Old Castle

SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE

10 miles from Piddletrenthide 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.

Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows

WINTERBOURNE POOR LOT BARROWS

10 miles from Piddletrenthide Parish

A 'cemetery' of 44 Bronze Age burial mounds of varying types and sizes, straddling the A35 main road.

Kingston Russell Stone Circle

KINGSTON RUSSELL STONE CIRCLE

12 miles from Piddletrenthide Parish

A late Neolithic or early Bronze Age circle of 18 fallen stones, on a hilltop overlooking Abbotsbury and the sea.

Churches in Piddletrenthide Parish

Piddletrenthide: All Saints

Church Lane Piddletrenthide Dorchester
(01300) 348211
http://piddlevalleybenefice.com/

 

We are one of a small group of six country churches seeking to serve all in our communities. We welcome all to the services in our benefice. Baptised and communicant members of other Trinitarian churches are welcome to receive Holy Communion at any of our churches. Others, including those prevented by conscience of the rules of their own church from receiving Holy communion, are warmly invited.

 

For uptodate service times please refer to the benefice home page: http://piddlevalleybenefice.com/

 

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Pubs in Piddletrenthide Parish

Brace of Pheasants

Plush, DT2 7RQ
(01300) 348357
braceofpheasants.co.uk/

Originally a row of 16th century cottages, this heavily beamed thatched inn serves real ale by gravity from a stillage behind the bar, with not a keg font in sight. Cider is available in summer. Solid comfortable seating, open fire and ingl...
European Inn

Piddletrenthide, DT2 7QT

Uniquely named country pub in the Piddle Valley. Two connecting rooms served by single bar. Comfortable seating. Oversized glasses in use
Piddle Inn

Piddletrenthide, DT2 7QF
(01300) 348468

Extensively rebuilt there is now an great emphasis on food but a public bar has been retained. The garden is on the banks of the River piddle. Beer range can vary. Happy hours and regular themed nights. Level disabled access from tarmac car...
Poachers Inn

Piddletrenthide, DT2 7QX
(01300) 348358
thepoachersinn.co.uk/

A quiet family hotel bar with a friendly welcome and two permanent real ales, renowned for its good food. There is a 17th century restaurant with a riverside garden and 21 room accommodation arranged around a central courtyard. Pool for use...