English Heritage sites near Sydling St. Nicholas Parish
THE NINE STONES
6 miles from Sydling St. Nicholas 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.
WINTERBOURNE POOR LOT BARROWS
6 miles from Sydling St. Nicholas Parish
A 'cemetery' of 44 Bronze Age burial mounds of varying types and sizes, straddling the A35 main road.
MAIDEN CASTLE
8 miles from Sydling St. Nicholas 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.
KINGSTON RUSSELL STONE CIRCLE
8 miles from Sydling St. Nicholas Parish
A late Neolithic or early Bronze Age circle of 18 fallen stones, on a hilltop overlooking Abbotsbury and the sea.
ABBOTSBURY ABBEY REMAINS
10 miles from Sydling St. Nicholas Parish
Part of a monastic building, perhaps the abbot’s lodging, of Benedictine Abbotsbury Abbey, Henry VIII ordered its destruction during the Dissolution in 1538. St Catherine's Chapel is nearby.
ABBOTSBURY, ST CATHERINE'S CHAPEL
10 miles from Sydling St. Nicholas Parish
Set high on a hilltop overlooking Abbotsbury Abbey, this sturdily buttressed and barrel-vaulted 14th-century chapel was built by monks as a place of pilgrimage and retreat.
Churches in Sydling St. Nicholas Parish
Sydling: St Nicholas Church
Church Lane
Sydling St Nicholas
Dorchester
01305 2637612477
The church of St Nicholas is a beautiful and historic church set deep in the Dorset countryside. It forms part of a benefice with Bradford Peverell, Frampton and Stratton, together with Charminster and Stinsfdord, with much cooperation between the four parishes. The church is well supported by the community, with services of differing types for all age groups. A very warm welcome is extended to newcomers to the village and to visitors.
The major part of the church building dates from the 15th and 16th centuries, with the tower being the oldest part. The Sydling Clock is faceless, probably locally built, and dated 1593, which makes it one of the oldest in the country. The stained glass was mostly destroyed in Cromwell's time, leaving a glorious view from the East window up into the downs above the village.
The beautiful and well-tended churchyard featured in the film "Far from the Madding Crowd", and the fascinating gargoyles are much admired by visitors.
There is a thriving 'Friends of St Nicholas Church' organisation, raising much-needed funds for ongoing restoration work.
SAFEGUARDING POLICY:
St. Nicholas' Church, Sydling St Nicholas, takes its responsibilities surrounding the safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who may be at risk very seriously, and works in partnership with the Diocese of Salisbury to ensure that we work in accordance with best practice at all times.
If you have any Safeguarding questions or concerns you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, on 07500 664800
For more information about Safeguarding, please scroll down to bottom of page and click on 'Safeguarding'.
Pubs in Sydling St. Nicholas Parish
George Albert Hotel
Large modern family run hotel on the main A37 between Dorchester and Yeovil with restaurant and bar. Regular live music. Hotel open to public and passing trade.
Greyhound Inn
26 High Street, Sydling St Nicholas, DT2 9PD
(01300) 341303
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