English Heritage sites near South Cerney Parish
CIRENCESTER AMPHITHEATRE
3 miles from South Cerney 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 TUMP LONG BARROW, RODMARTON
8 miles from South Cerney Parish
A Neolithic chambered tomb with an enigmatic 'false entrance'. Opinions vary as to why this false entrance was built.
GREAT WITCOMBE ROMAN VILLA
14 miles from South Cerney Parish
The remains of a large and luxurious villa built about AD 250, with a bathhouse complex, perhaps the shrine of a water spirit, and mosaics.
WAYLAND'S SMITHY
16 miles from South Cerney 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.
WINDMILL HILL, AVEBURY
16 miles from South Cerney 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.
NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW
16 miles from South Cerney Parish
Large Neolithic burial mound with spectacular views over the Severn Valley. Built by earliest farming communities in the Cotswolds almost 5,000 years ago. Internal chambers are uncovered for viewing.
Churches in South Cerney Parish
All Hallows Church
Church Lane
South Cerney
01285 862632
http://www.churnsidechurches.org.uk
History of All Hallows Church, South Cerney.
It is almost certain that South Cerney had a centre of worship in pre-Norman times. The church of All Hallows has stood on its present site, close beside the Manor House, since the beginning of the 12th Century. Between 1100 and 1350 the church was subject to a number of alterations, mainly enlargements and drawings of architects and historians make clear that it was a very fine building. However there was a disaster in Victorian times when the church spire was struck by lightning in 1857. The current church is the result of the major rebuilding project that was completed in 1862. This project enlarged the church whilst using as much as possible of the existing church.
Content taken from All Hallows, South Cerney by Michael Oakeshott.
Holy Trinity Church
Cerney Wick Lane
Cerney Wick
01285862632
http://www.churnsidechurches.org.uk
The vicar is Revd Jennifer McKenzie.
The church office is open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Please call 01285 862632 or email [email protected]
Pubs in South Cerney Parish
Crown
A refurbished and extended pub close to Cotswold Water Park. Home cooked food.
Eliot Arms
Clarks Hay, South Cerney, GL7 5UA
(01285) 860215
eliotarmspub.co.uk/
Horse & Groom
Recently redecorated old roadhouse, parts of which date back to the 15th century. Lounge bar and larger restaurant with log file. Somewhat isolated.
Old George Inn
Clarks Hay, South Cerney, GL7 5UA
(01285) 860222
oldgeorgeinnsouthcerney.co.uk/
Royal Oak
High Street, South Cerney, GL7 5UP
(01285) 869700
theroyaloakpubsouthcerney.co.uk/