English Heritage sites near Ham Parish

Chisbury Chapel

CHISBURY CHAPEL

4 miles from Ham Parish

This pretty thatched and flintwalled 13th century chapel survived after the Reformation in 1547 by being used as a barn as part of Chisbury Farm.

Ludgershall Castle and Cross

LUDGERSHALL CASTLE AND CROSS

8 miles from Ham Parish

The ruins and earthworks of a royal castle dating mainly from the 12th and 13th centuries, frequently used as a hunting lodge. The remains of the medieval cross stand in the centre of the village.

Donnington Castle

DONNINGTON CASTLE

9 miles from Ham Parish

The striking twin-towered 14th-century gatehouse of this castle, later the focus of a Civil War siege and battle, survives amid impressive earthworks.

The Sanctuary, Avebury

THE SANCTUARY, AVEBURY

14 miles from Ham Parish

Begun in about 3000 BC as a complex circle of timber posts, later replaced by stones. Its function is still mystifies: human bone finds with food remains point to elaborate death rites and ceremonies.

West Kennet Avenue, Avebury

WEST KENNET AVENUE, AVEBURY

14 miles from Ham Parish

This ‘avenue’ originally of around 100 pairs of prehistoric standing stones, was raised to form a winding 1 1⁄2 mile ritual link between the pre-existing monuments of Avebury and The Sanctuary.

Netheravon Dovecote

NETHERAVON DOVECOTE

14 miles from Ham Parish

Charming and elegant 18th century brick dovecote, still with most of its 700 or more nesting boxes intact. Set in peaceful surroundings. External viewing only.


Churches in Ham Parish

Ham: All Saints

Pubs in Ham Parish

Crown & Anchor

Ham, SN8 3RB
(01488) 503040
crownandanchorham.co.uk/

Set at the foot of the North Wessex Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty, in the picturesque village of Ham, Wiltshire. Locally sourced, seasonal foodis served in a relaxed and welcoming setting. There is 1 house real ale, Ham 1840...