English Heritage sites near Ludgershall Parish

Ludgershall Castle and Cross

LUDGERSHALL CASTLE AND CROSS

1 miles from Ludgershall 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

8 miles from Ludgershall 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.

Woodhenge

WOODHENGE

9 miles from Ludgershall 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.

Chisbury Chapel

CHISBURY CHAPEL

9 miles from Ludgershall 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.

Stonehenge

STONEHENGE

12 miles from Ludgershall 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.

Hatfield Earthworks (Marden Henge)

HATFIELD EARTHWORKS (MARDEN HENGE)

12 miles from Ludgershall 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.


Churches in Ludgershall Parish

St James Church, Ludgershall

St James Street Ludgershall Salisbury
01264 790448
http://www.stjamesludgershall.com

Parish Church for Ludgershall and Faberstown.  Toddler friendly, liberal, tries to welcome everyone.


Pubs in Ludgershall Parish

Crown Inn

High Street, Ludgershall, SP11 9PZ
(01264) 790281

Modernised village local catering for the younger community.
Ludgershall Sports Working Mens Club

37 Tidworth Road, Ludgershall, Hurstbourne Tarrant, SP11 9QE
(01264) 790338

Ludgershall Sports Working Mens Club, Hurstbourne Tarrant
Queen's Head

High Street, Ludgershall, SP11 9PZ
(01264) 790334
queenshead.biz

17C comfortable former coaching inn with large lintel fireplace from ancient Ludgershall Castle. The pub was built with stones from the castle. Extensive menu.