English Heritage sites near Marston Maisey Parish
CIRENCESTER AMPHITHEATRE
7 miles from Marston Maisey 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.
WAYLAND'S SMITHY
12 miles from Marston Maisey 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.
WINDMILL TUMP LONG BARROW, RODMARTON
12 miles from Marston Maisey Parish
A Neolithic chambered tomb with an enigmatic 'false entrance'. Opinions vary as to why this false entrance was built.
UFFINGTON CASTLE - WHITE HORSE AND DRAGON HILL
12 miles from Marston Maisey 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.
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
15 miles from Marston Maisey 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
17 miles from Marston Maisey 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.
Churches in Marston Maisey Parish
St James, Marston Meysey
The Street
Marston Meysey
01285 810954
St James's was built in the second half of the 19th century and stands in the heart of this, the most northerly village in Wiltshire. Designed by James Brooks of London, the church is described by the Victoria Society as "an important work by a better Victorian architect which shows Brooks' simplicity of line and use of local materials" The chancel has a fine stone groined roof and the stained glass windows, gifted by six separate benefactors, are by G J Baguley of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Pubs in Marston Maisey Parish
Old Spotted Cow
With large gardens and a cosy interior with log fires and beamed ceilings this pub is popular with locals and visitors alike. There is a strong emphasis on good food sourced from local producers and suppliers. In the bar there are 3 real al...