English Heritage sites near Wilsford Parish

Hatfield Earthworks (Marden Henge)

HATFIELD EARTHWORKS (MARDEN HENGE)

1 miles from Wilsford Parish

The earthworks of a Neolithic henge and monumental mound, by a loop in the River Avon. Recent archaeological find of building equivalent to a priest’s quarters.

Netheravon Dovecote

NETHERAVON DOVECOTE

6 miles from Wilsford Parish

Charming and elegant 18th century brick dovecote, still with most of its 700 or more nesting boxes intact. Set in peaceful surroundings. External viewing only.

West Kennet Long Barrow, Avebury

WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY

7 miles from Wilsford Parish

One of the largest and most impressive Neolithic chambered tombs in Britain. Built in around 3650 BC and used for a short time only, nearly 50 people were buried here before the chambers were blocked.

The Sanctuary, Avebury

THE SANCTUARY, AVEBURY

7 miles from Wilsford Parish

Begun in about 3000 BC as a complex circle of timber posts, later replaced by stones. Its function is still mystifies: human bone finds with food remains point to elaborate death rites and ceremonies.

Silbury Hill, Avebury

SILBURY HILL, AVEBURY

8 miles from Wilsford Parish

The largest artificial mound in Europe and comparable in size to the Egyptian pyramids. Probably completed around 2400 BC, it apparently contains no burial and its purpose and significance remain unknown.

West Kennet Avenue, Avebury

WEST KENNET AVENUE, AVEBURY

8 miles from Wilsford Parish

This ‘avenue’ originally of around 100 pairs of prehistoric standing stones, was raised to form a winding 1 1⁄2 mile ritual link between the pre-existing monuments of Avebury and The Sanctuary.


No churches found in Wilsford Parish


No churches found in Wilsford Parish