English Heritage sites near Flax Bourton Parish
TEMPLE CHURCH
6 miles from Flax Bourton Parish
The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden.
STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE
7 miles from Flax Bourton Parish
Although this is the third largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone ‘cove’ of Stanton Drew in Somerset are surprisingly little known. The Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter, is one of the largest stone circles in the country and has 26 surviving upright stones. Yet recent surveys have revealed that the circles and cove were just part of a much more elaborate and important ritual site than had previously been imagined.
SIR BEVIL GRENVILLE'S MONUMENT
13 miles from Flax Bourton Parish
Erected to commemorate the heroism of a Royalist commander and his Cornish pikemen at the Battle of Lansdown, 1643, this monument marks the spot where he fell.
STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW
16 miles from Flax Bourton Parish
One of the finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb, with its multiple burial chambers open to view. Bring a torch and experience the burial chambers at first hand.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
18 miles from Flax Bourton Parish
The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.
OFFA'S DYKE
18 miles from Flax Bourton Parish
An earthwork roughly following the Welsh/English boundary consisting of a ditch and rampart. Origins shrouded in mystery but possibly built in response to events involving the Princes of Powys.
Churches in Flax Bourton Parish
St Michael & All Angels
A370
Flax Bourton
Bristol
07722 557532
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On 1st February, 2009 the three parishes of Barrow Gurney, Flax Bourton and Long Ashton came together as one benefice, whilst each retaining their individuality and own PCCs. With the creation of the new benefice Revd Ann Sargent became our Rector, Revd Richard Greatrex continues as Associate Priest, with primary responsibility for Flax and Barrow, and the readers of the three parishes are Janet Turp, Jill Watkins and Peter Crawford.
Please note that during January and February the Sunday morning services (usually held our sister church, at Barrow Gurney on 'even' dates) will take place at Michael & All Angels, Flax Bourton. This is for the foreseeable future.
Pubs in Flax Bourton Parish
Jubilee Inn
Main Road, Flax Bourton, BS48 3QX
(01275) 462797
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