English Heritage sites near Hannington Parish
WAYLAND'S SMITHY
8 miles from Hannington Parish
A fine and atmospheric Neolithic chambered long barrow 2km (11/4 miles) along the Ridgeway from the Uffington White Horse: it was once believed to be the habitation of the Saxon smith-god Wayland.
UFFINGTON CASTLE - WHITE HORSE AND DRAGON HILL
9 miles from Hannington Parish
Three atmospheric sites lie along the Ridgeway. Uffington 'Castle' is a large Iron Age hillfort, Dragon Hill a natural mound associated in legend with St George.
CIRENCESTER AMPHITHEATRE
11 miles from Hannington Parish
The earthwork remains of one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain, built in the early 2nd century to serve the important city of Corinium, now Cirencester.
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
14 miles from Hannington Parish
The extensive and picturesque ruins of a 15th century riverside manor house, including a fine hall, south-west tower, and complete dovecote nearby. The home of Richard III's henchman Lord Lovell.
WINDMILL HILL, AVEBURY
15 miles from Hannington Parish
Classic Neolithic causewayed enclosure, with three concentric but intermittent ditches. Large quantities of animal bones found here indicate feasting, animal trading or rituals, or perhaps all three.
WINDMILL TUMP LONG BARROW, RODMARTON
15 miles from Hannington Parish
A Neolithic chambered tomb with an enigmatic 'false entrance'. Opinions vary as to why this false entrance was built.
Churches in Hannington Parish
St John the Baptist
Pubs in Hannington Parish
Freke Arms, grill on the hill
The Freke Arms is named after local landowners and is very comfortable with three distinct drinking areas. More of an eating rather than a drinking place. Good range of Arkell's beers available. They have their own caravan park with full fa...
Jolly Tar
Queens Road, Hannington, SN6 7RP
(01793) 762245
jollytar.co.uk