English Heritage sites near Charlton (Upavon) Parish
HATFIELD EARTHWORKS (MARDEN HENGE)
2 miles from Charlton (Upavon) 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.
NETHERAVON DOVECOTE
5 miles from Charlton (Upavon) Parish
Charming and elegant 18th century brick dovecote, still with most of its 700 or more nesting boxes intact. Set in peaceful surroundings. External viewing only.
STONEHENGE
7 miles from Charlton (Upavon) Parish
Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe.
WOODHENGE
8 miles from Charlton (Upavon) Parish
Dating from about 2500 BC, markers now replace rings of timber posts, which once possibly supported a ring-shaped building. Discovered in 1925 when rings of dark spots were noticed in a crop of wheat.
WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY
8 miles from Charlton (Upavon) 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.
THE SANCTUARY, AVEBURY
8 miles from Charlton (Upavon) 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 Charlton (Upavon) Parish
Charlton: St Peter
There are indications that there was a church here in the 12th Century and the first record of a parish priest is in 1306. The nave and tower were added c.1523 and the church was rebuilt in the mid 1850s and re-opened in 1858. A newspaper report claims "the number of sittings is 121". People must have been slimmer in those days!
There used to be in excess of 60 dwellings. Now there are 34 and a population of less than 100.
Pubs in Charlton (Upavon) Parish
Charlton Cat
The Charlton Cat is for sale according to Christie + Co (11-Feb-13). Apparently, it has been sold. Charlton Cat Ltd incorporated 4th October 2015 and the building is now a cafe.