English Heritage sites near Liddington Parish
WAYLAND'S SMITHY
5 miles from Liddington 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.
UFFINGTON CASTLE - WHITE HORSE AND DRAGON HILL
7 miles from Liddington Parish
Three atmospheric sites lie along the Ridgeway. Uffington 'Castle' is a large Iron Age hillfort, Dragon Hill a natural mound associated in legend with St George.
AVEBURY
9 miles from Liddington 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
9 miles from Liddington 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.
WINDMILL HILL, AVEBURY
9 miles from Liddington 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.
ALEXANDER KEILLER MUSEUM, AVEBURY
10 miles from Liddington 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.
Churches in Liddington Parish
All Saints
Church Road
Swindon
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01793790992
All Saint's Lyddington welcomes you to our church. We are in vacancy, and currently have one service a month. The dates and times of the services for the whole Benefice are listed on the Services and Events Page.
Pubs in Liddington Parish
Village
Bell Lane, Liddington, SN4 0HE
(01793) 790314
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