English Heritage sites near Shrivenham Parish
WAYLAND'S SMITHY
4 miles from Shrivenham 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.
UFFINGTON CASTLE - WHITE HORSE AND DRAGON HILL
4 miles from Shrivenham 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.
AVEBURY
15 miles from Shrivenham Parish
With its huge circular bank and ditch and inner circle of great standing stones, covering an area of over 28 acres, Avebury forms one of the most impressive prehistoric sites in Britain.
WINDMILL HILL, AVEBURY
15 miles from Shrivenham 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.
ALEXANDER KEILLER MUSEUM, AVEBURY
15 miles from Shrivenham Parish
The Stables Gallery houses one of the most important prehistoric archaeological collections in Britain, including many artefacts from the World Heritage Sites. Find out about Avebury stone circle.
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
15 miles from Shrivenham 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.
Churches in Shrivenham Parish
Shrivenham: St Andrew
Church Walk
Shrivenham
Swindon
(01793) 783519
http://www.shrivenhamandashbury.co.uk
St. Andrew's is the largest church within both the parish of Shrivenham with Watchfield & Bourton, and the Shrivenham & Ashbury Benefice.
The Ministry Team consists of the Vicar, Rev'd Norma Fergusson, who lives in Shrivenham and a House for Duty Priest/Associate Vicar (currently vacant) who lives in Ashbury, a Licensed Lay Minister, retired clergy, and an Authorised Minister. There are other lay members who help lead Family Worship and Morning Prayer.
Please visit our Benefice website or Facebook page for up to date information on services and events, including livestreamed Sunday and midweek services. We post a weekly sermon on our YouTube channel.
Pubs in Shrivenham Parish
Barrington Arms
25 High St, Shrivenham, SN6 8AN
(01793) 784692
thebarringtonarmshotel.com/
Crown
11 High St, Shrivenham, SN6 8AN
(01793) 784584
thecrownshrivenham.co.uk/
Fat Dog
Prince of Wales
14 High St, Shrivenham, SN6 8AF
(01793) 782268
powshrivenham.com/
Shrivenham Park Golf Club
Pennyhooks Lane, Shrivenham, SN6 8EX
(01793) 783853
shrivenhampark.co.uk