English Heritage sites near Barwick Parish
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
5 miles from Barwick 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.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
11 miles from Barwick Parish
Once a wealthy Benedictine house, Muchelney’s main buildings were demolished by Henry VIII in 1538. See the richly decorated cloister walk and thatched monks’ lavatory – the only one in Britain.
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
15 miles from Barwick 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.
WINTERBOURNE POOR LOT BARROWS
15 miles from Barwick Parish
A 'cemetery' of 44 Bronze Age burial mounds of varying types and sizes, straddling the A35 main road.
THE NINE STONES
15 miles from Barwick 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.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
16 miles from Barwick 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 Barwick Parish
St Mary Magdalene
Church Lane
Barwick
Yeovil
(01935) 321846
We are a small and welcoming church community who serve the villages of Barwick and Stoford, 2 miles outside Yeovil. We are part of the United Benefice of Holy Trinity Yeovil with Barwick .
A small but beautiful late medieval Church located at the west end of the village of Barwick, with a Jacobean pulpit and decorated pew ends. A hidden treasure.
The church is open every day between 10am-3pm for quiet and prayer.
There is an open churchyard.
Pubs in Barwick Parish
Royal Oak
One of a rare breed these days - a real 'locals' pub! In a pleasant location overlooking the village green. Ably run by enthusiastic Sarah and her mum Linda.
On entry to the right the small but lively public bar is warmed in winter with a...