English Heritage sites near West Knighton Parish
MAIDEN CASTLE
4 miles from West Knighton 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.
JORDAN HILL ROMAN TEMPLE
5 miles from West Knighton Parish
The foundations of a 4th century Romano-Celtic temple with fine coastal views.
THE NINE STONES
8 miles from West Knighton 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.
WINTERBOURNE POOR LOT BARROWS
9 miles from West Knighton Parish
A 'cemetery' of 44 Bronze Age burial mounds of varying types and sizes, straddling the A35 main road.
PORTLAND CASTLE
9 miles from West Knighton Parish
Built by Henry VIII to defend England, the castle also played a part in the First and Second World Wars. Attractions include the Tudor kitchen, great hall, gardens, sea views, tearooms and audio tour.
KINGSTON RUSSELL STONE CIRCLE
10 miles from West Knighton Parish
A late Neolithic or early Bronze Age circle of 18 fallen stones, on a hilltop overlooking Abbotsbury and the sea.
Churches in West Knighton Parish
West Knighton: St Peter
Pubs in West Knighton Parish
New Inn
Highgate Lane, West Knighton, DT2 8PE
(01305) 852349
newinnwestknighton.co.uk