English Heritage sites near Ham Parish
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
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
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
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
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
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.