English Heritage sites near Potterne Parish
HATFIELD EARTHWORKS (MARDEN HENGE)
6 miles from Potterne 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.
BRATTON CAMP AND WHITE HORSE
7 miles from Potterne Parish
Below an Iron Age hillfort stands the Westbury White Horse. Cut into the hillside in 1778, it replaced an older horse, possibly commemorating King Alfred's nearby victory over the Vikings.
WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY
9 miles from Potterne 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.
SILBURY HILL, AVEBURY
9 miles from Potterne 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.
ALEXANDER KEILLER MUSEUM, AVEBURY
10 miles from Potterne 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.
THE SANCTUARY, AVEBURY
10 miles from Potterne 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.
Churches in Potterne Parish
St Mary's, Potterne
Eastwell Road/Rookes Lane
Potterne
Devizes
07516224057
http://www.wellspringsbenefice.co.uk
The Wellsprings Benefice was formed in November 2017 from the former parishes of Seend, Bulkington and Poulshot and joining with the parishes of Potterne, Worton and Marston to form the new Benefice, which is set within stunning rolling Wiltshire countryside.
Our area is noted for its many springs and wells which remind us of scriptural references to the "living water" we find in Jesus Christ.
Our parishes are situated adjacent to the market town of Devizes. We are surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty mainly given over to farmland and unspoiled chalk downland which is rich in wildlife, history and archaeology.
Our five churches are served by a Team Rector, an Associate House for duty priest, a Licensed Lay Minister, and a number of other clergy and licensed laity, together with the Churchwardens and Parochial Church Councils.
Information about our Church can be found on the Wellsprings Benefice website www.wellspringsbenefice.co.uk and on our church website www.stmaryspotterne.co.uk including services and event diary for the current month.
Pubs in Potterne Parish
George & Dragon
High Street, Potterne, SN10 5PY
(01380) 722139
george-and-dragon.co.uk/