English Heritage sites near East Stoke Parish

Jordan Hill Roman Temple

JORDAN HILL ROMAN TEMPLE

11 miles from East Stoke Parish

The foundations of a 4th century Romano-Celtic temple with fine coastal views.

Maiden Castle

MAIDEN CASTLE

12 miles from East Stoke 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.

Portland Castle

PORTLAND CASTLE

14 miles from East Stoke 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.

The Nine Stones

THE NINE STONES

16 miles from East Stoke 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.

Fiddleford Manor

FIDDLEFORD MANOR

17 miles from East Stoke Parish

The principal parts of a small stone manor house, probably begun about 1370 for William Latimer, Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. The hall and solar chamber display outstandingly fine timber roofs.

Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows

WINTERBOURNE POOR LOT BARROWS

17 miles from East Stoke Parish

A 'cemetery' of 44 Bronze Age burial mounds of varying types and sizes, straddling the A35 main road.


Churches in East Stoke Parish

St John the Evangelist Church, East Holme

East Holme Wareham Dorset
01929 550905
http://www.warehamchurches.org.uk

Part of Wareham's Church of England Family, we are a rural parish church in a quiet, peaceful setting, with services in traditional language (Book of Common Prayer) twice a month.

Click on 'Services and events' for details of what's going on.

For more details please visit our website:

www.warehamchurches.org.uk


Pubs in East Stoke Parish

Black Dog

East Stoke, BH20 6AN
(01929) 405827
black-dog-inn.co.uk

Pub with 2 small bars. One is the public and the other is for diners.