English Heritage sites near Barrow Gurney Parish
STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE
5 miles from Barrow Gurney 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.
TEMPLE CHURCH
5 miles from Barrow Gurney 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.
SIR BEVIL GRENVILLE'S MONUMENT
12 miles from Barrow Gurney 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
14 miles from Barrow Gurney 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
17 miles from Barrow Gurney 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.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
18 miles from Barrow Gurney Parish
Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.
Churches in Barrow Gurney Parish
The Blessed Virgin Mary/ St Edward K.a.m.
Barrow Court Lane
Barrow Gurney
Bristol
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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. Our new Rector is The Revd James Harris who has primary responsibility for Flax and Barrow, and the readers of the three parishes are Janet Turp, Jill Watkins and Peter Crawford. Revd Harris is based in All Saints, Vicarage, Long Ashton.
Pubs in Barrow Gurney Parish
Fox & Goose Inn
Bridgwater Road, Barrow Gurney, BS48 3SL
(01275) 472202
foxgoosepub.co.uk/
Princes Motto
Barrow Street, Barrow Gurney, BS48 3RY
(01275) 472282
princesmotto.pub