English Heritage sites near Durweston Parish
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
4 miles from Durweston 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.
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS
11 miles from Durweston Parish
The siting of this ruined medieval church at the centre of a Neolithic ritual henge earthwork symbolises the transition from pagan to Christian worship and creates an atmospheric scene.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
13 miles from Durweston Parish
Set in landscaped grounds beside a lake in peaceful Wiltshire countryside, these 14th century ruins provide a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
14 miles from Durweston Parish
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.
MAIDEN CASTLE
16 miles from Durweston 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.
THE NINE STONES
18 miles from Durweston 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.
Churches in Durweston Parish
Durweston with Bryanston: St Nicholas
Church Road
Durweston
Blandford Forum
07769-003114
http://www.psdbenefice.org.uk
St Nicholas's Church, which serves the two civil parishes of Durweston and Bryanston, lies in the centre of Durweston and still plays a major role in the life of the villages. It has recently taken the lead in celebrating the Queen's birthday etc. and the Fete and Harvest Supper are important occasions for the village. The churchyard also serves both villages, is well maintained and contains some War Graves.
The Church can raise a respectable choir for special occasions and has a band that plays at the family service each month. The local Durweston Choral Society, which also draws on neighbouring villages, performs and rehearses in the church and holds a more informal event at Christmas. There is a very active bell tower with 6 bells. Visiting teams also rings the bells.
The church fete is remarkable for the sum raised each year and the enthusiastic support not only from both villages but also from further a field. Christmas and Easter Bazaars have been have prove very popular.
Durweston is part of the Benefice of Pimperne, Stourpaine and Durweston with Bryanston. Every 5th Sunday of the month there is a Benefice Service with each Parish taking it in turns to host it.
No churches found in Durweston Parish