English Heritage sites near Silton Parish
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
10 miles from Silton 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.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
10 miles from Silton 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.
NUNNEY CASTLE
10 miles from Silton 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.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
11 miles from Silton 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.
BRATTON CAMP AND WHITE HORSE
16 miles from Silton Parish
Below an Iron Age hillfort stands the Westbury White Horse. Cut into the hillside in 1778, it replaced an older horse, possibly commemorating King Alfred's nearby victory over the Vikings.
STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW
17 miles from Silton 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.
Churches in Silton Parish
Silton: St Nicholas, Dorset SP8 5PR
Church Road
Silton
Dorset
01747 840220
http://www.siltonchurch.org/.com/
St. Nicholas Church Silton is set in the rolling countryside of North Dorset close to Stourhead and just north of Gillingham, Dorset.
In November 2018, the church became part of the benefice of St. Mary the Virgin, Gillingham with the church of St. Simon and St. Jude Milton-on-Stour. Our rector is the Reverend Canon Peter Greenwood who is assisted by Reverend Eve Pegler. We are also fortunate to have regular visits from four retired priests.
Weekly Sunday services ( Book of Common Prayer 1662) begin at 1030am. Holy Communion is celebrated on the first and third Sundays and a service of Matins takes place on second and fourth Sunday of each month.
The Society of Friends of Silton run regular fund-raising events in the Village Hall throughout the year such as Quiz Nights, BBQs, Coffee Mornings and Plant Sales. These are always fun and well-supported by the community and congregation.
No churches found in Silton Parish