English Heritage sites near Hammoon Parish
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
1 miles from Hammoon 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.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
11 miles from Hammoon 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.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
11 miles from Hammoon 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.
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS
13 miles from Hammoon Parish
The siting of this ruined medieval church at the centre of a Neolithic ritual henge earthwork symbolises the transition from pagan to Christian worship and creates an atmospheric scene.
MAIDEN CASTLE
18 miles from Hammoon Parish
Among the largest and most complex of Iron Age hillforts in Europe, Maiden Castle’s huge multiple ramparts enclose an area the size of 50 football pitches and once protected hundreds of residents.
THE NINE STONES
19 miles from Hammoon Parish
Now in a wooded glade, this small prehistoric circle of nine standing stones was constructed around 4,000 years ago and is surrounded by a mysterious air. Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows are nearby.
Churches in Hammoon Parish
St Paul's, Hammoon
Hammoon
Sturminster Newton
https://okefordbenefice.org
St Paul's stands in the heart of the tiny village of Hammoon (population about 50). The church is open all day every day - there is no key to the door - and is a peaceful space that is often visited by passing walkers and cyclists. It is especially valued in the Benefice for its prayerful, spiritual feel.
The church was founded in the 13th Century with the first Rector recorded in 1297. It is now a Grade 1 listed building with a 14th Century font, a nave roof that dates from the 15th Century and a pulpit from 1635. A wooden belfry was added in 1885 and the church was restored in 1896 at a cost of £900.
One of the quirky aspects of the church is an abortive rebuilding effort made sometime in the 13th Century. The chancel was rebuilt on a larger scale than before and a project to build a correspondingly larger nave was started. The south wall of the nave was built, but the project was abandoned and the nave was left with its original north wall. This leaves the church with sanctuary off line with the nave by about 4ft.
Church Wardens
Mr. Charlie Poë - 01258 860325
Mr. Steve Vestbirk - 01258 860910
PCC Secretary
Mrs. Susie Poë - 01258 860325
For service times, news and information on outreach, life events and discipleship across the Benefice, please visit https://okefordbenefice.org/
No churches found in Hammoon Parish