English Heritage sites near Okeford Fitzpaine Parish
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
1 miles from Okeford Fitzpaine 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
10 miles from Okeford Fitzpaine 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
12 miles from Okeford Fitzpaine 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
14 miles from Okeford Fitzpaine 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
17 miles from Okeford Fitzpaine 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
18 miles from Okeford Fitzpaine 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 Okeford Fitzpaine Parish
Belchalwell: St Aldhelm
St Andrew's, Okeford Fitzpaine
Greenhayes
Okeford Fitzpaine
Blandford Forum
(01258) 860153
https://okefordbenefice.org
Situated at the top of a hill, St Andrew's church casts its benevolent shadow over the village, and is the undisputed focal point of the whole community.
Like many village churches St Andrew's has seen many alterations over the years. The earliest records point to a church being consecrated in July 1302 and a list of Rectors going back to 1317. By the mid-19th century the Church was in such a state of dilapidation that a faculty was obtained and in 1866 the building was rebuilt to the Tudor ground plan. The Churchyard was enlarged in 1910 and the handsome lychgate was installed in 1912.
Currently the parish is on the process of planning a re-ordering of the church to give toilet and kitchen facilities and to improve the baptistery area.
Church Wardens
Mr. Chris Jay and Mrs Sue Jay - 01258 860153
PCC Secretary
Mrs. Elizabeth Colls - 01258 860743
For service times, news and information on outreach, life events and discipleship across the Benefice, please visit https://okefordbenefice.org/
Pubs in Okeford Fitzpaine Parish
Fiddleford Inn
off A357, Fiddleford, DT10 2BX
(01258) 472886
thefiddlefordinn.net