English Heritage sites near Seend Parish
BRATTON CAMP AND WHITE HORSE
6 miles from Seend 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.
BRADFORD-ON-AVON TITHE BARN
7 miles from Seend 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.
FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE
9 miles from Seend 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.
HATFIELD EARTHWORKS (MARDEN HENGE)
10 miles from Seend 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.
SILBURY HILL, AVEBURY
11 miles from Seend 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.
WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY
11 miles from Seend 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.
Churches in Seend Parish
Seend: Holy Cross
High Street
Seend
Melksham
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.
Pubs in Seend Parish
Barge Inn
Seend Cleeve, SN12 6QB
(01380) 828230
bargeinnseend.co.uk/home.php
Bell
Oct 2018: Planning consent for conversion to residential.
The Bell offers a range of real ales and locally sourced, delicious home cooked food. Garden and function room boast breathtaking views of the Wiltshire countryside. The function ro...
Brewery Inn
Well run and welcoming popular pub which has been much improved of late with a strong community focus. The outside area is utilised with dining pods, a decking area and a large hidden lawned garden. The inside of the pub primarily consists...
Three Magpies
Sells Green, SN12 6RN
(01380) 828389
threemagpies.co.uk/home.php