English Heritage sites near Litton Parish

Stanton Drew Circles and Cove

STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE

6 miles from Litton Parish

Although this is the third largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone ‘cove’ of Stanton Drew in Somerset are surprisingly little known. The Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter, is one of the largest stone circles in the country and has 26 surviving upright stones. Yet recent surveys have revealed that the circles and cove were just part of a much more elaborate and important ritual site than had previously been imagined.

Stoney Littleton Long Barrow

STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW

9 miles from Litton Parish

One of the finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb, with its multiple burial chambers open to view. Bring a torch and experience the burial chambers at first hand.

Nunney Castle

NUNNEY CASTLE

10 miles from Litton Parish

Picturesque moated castle built in the 1370s. Held for the King during the Civil War, falling to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: the gun-damaged wall finally collapsing on Christmas Day 1910.

Glastonbury Tribunal

GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL

11 miles from Litton Parish

Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.

Temple Church

TEMPLE CHURCH

11 miles from Litton Parish

The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden.

Meare Fish House

MEARE FISH HOUSE

11 miles from Litton Parish

The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.


Churches in Litton Parish

St Mary the Virgin

Litton
(01749) 672335

The Anglican Church of St Mary dates from the 13th century. It has a Perpendicular tower with a bell chamber. It is a Grade I listed building. Several of the memorials and crosses in the churchyard are also listed buildings


Pubs in Litton Parish

Litton

The Litton, Litton, BA3 4PW
(01761) 241554
thelitton.co.uk/

This enlarged 15th Century village pub emphasises comfort without ruining the character of the lovely old building. The old part has the country-pub feel, while the restaurant area is bright and breezy. The whisky bar can be hired for priva...