English Heritage sites near Allington Parish

Woodhenge

WOODHENGE

5 miles from Allington 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.

Old Sarum

OLD SARUM

6 miles from Allington Parish

Site of the original Salisbury, this mighty Iron Age hill fort was where the first cathedral once stood and the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark during 5000 years of history.

Netheravon Dovecote

NETHERAVON DOVECOTE

7 miles from Allington 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.

Stonehenge

STONEHENGE

7 miles from Allington 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.

Ludgershall Castle and Cross

LUDGERSHALL CASTLE AND CROSS

8 miles from Allington 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.

Hatfield Earthworks (Marden Henge)

HATFIELD EARTHWORKS (MARDEN HENGE)

14 miles from Allington 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 Allington Parish

Boscombe: St Andrew

St Andrew's Boscombe Nr Salisbury SP4 0AB
01980 611350
http://www.bournevalleychurches.org.uk

St Andrew's Boscombe is now a Chapel of Ease within the enlarged Parish of St Nicholas Porton & District, and has services at festival times, eg: Easter, Christmas, Harvest & Remembrance. It is available for Weddings, Christenings and Funerals - please contact Rev Peter Ostli-East to discuss your request, thank you 

Pubs in Allington Parish

Earl of Normanton

Tidworth Road, Idmiston, SP4 0AG
(01980) 610251
theearlofnormanton.co.uk

Popular roadside pub with a loyal village clientele and welcoming atmosphere enhanced by two real fires in winter months. A new extension has extended the eating area and added new 'indoor' toilets, both with disabled facilities. A fourth p...
Old Inn

Tidworth Road, Allington, SP4 0BN
(01980) 619323
oldinnallington.com

Originally a thatched cottage which has retained its old world charm and village pub character despite being burned down and rebuilt in 1910. Briefly closed in 2012 but reopened and re-energised by Joyce & Hughen. Bought, freehold from Ente...