English Heritage sites near Purton Parish
CIRENCESTER AMPHITHEATRE
9 miles from Purton Parish
The earthwork remains of one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain, built in the early 2nd century to serve the important city of Corinium, now Cirencester.
WINDMILL HILL, AVEBURY
11 miles from Purton 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.
WINDMILL TUMP LONG BARROW, RODMARTON
11 miles from Purton Parish
A Neolithic chambered tomb with an enigmatic 'false entrance'. Opinions vary as to why this false entrance was built.
ALEXANDER KEILLER MUSEUM, AVEBURY
11 miles from Purton 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.
AVEBURY
11 miles from Purton 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.
WEST KENNET AVENUE, AVEBURY
12 miles from Purton 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.
Churches in Purton Parish
St Mary
Church End
Purton
Swindon
01793 770077
http://www.stmaryspurton.org.uk
St Mary's Church, Purton, is welcoming, friendly, and offers a variety of services and fellowship. We have a part-time vicar and a part-time curate.
Services include an 8.00am Book of Common Prayer service every Sunday morning, followed by a 10.30am service with Holy Communion (except for the first Sunday of the month which is a Family service without a communion). Evensong is held at 6.00pm on the first Sunday of every month. We also hold youth services and Messy Church every two months or so and a regular Pram service at the Methodist Church. The church choir sing at most services, and there is also a growing music group who play at family services and on other occasions. The church has 8 bells, and are currently looking to recruit more bellringers!
The vicar runs Christianity Explored and Confirmation courses for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith. There is a prayer group which meets fortnightly and will pray for your concerns on request. The church has close links with St Mary's Church of England primary school in the village. Volunteers from the church community run activity days during the school holidays for the benefit of the children.
We welcome people young and old for baptism. St Mary's is a beautiful historical setting for weddings.
Take a look at the church website for more information. Do come along to see us! There is tea and coffee after the 10.30am services, with the chance to have a chat. Visitors are most welcome.
Pubs in Purton Parish
Angel
High Street, Purton, SN5 4AB
(01793) 770248
arkells.com/pub/the-angel-purton.htm
Bell
Stoke Common Lane, Purton Stoke, SN5 4JG
(01793) 770434
bellinnpurtonstoke.co.uk
Purton Red House
A former club now a pub, owned by a charity, run by the parish council. Family and dog friendly pub. The pub has a skittle alley and a separate function room. This pub is he centre for Purton sports, football and bowls next to the pub.A la...
Royal George
27 Pavenhill, Purton, SN5 4BZ
(01793) 978180
royalgeorgepurton.co.uk/