English Heritage sites near Burbage Parish
CHISBURY CHAPEL
4 miles from Burbage Parish
This pretty thatched and flintwalled 13th century chapel survived after the Reformation in 1547 by being used as a barn as part of Chisbury Farm.
LUDGERSHALL CASTLE AND CROSS
7 miles from Burbage Parish
The ruins and earthworks of a royal castle dating mainly from the 12th and 13th centuries, frequently used as a hunting lodge. The remains of the medieval cross stand in the centre of the village.
THE SANCTUARY, AVEBURY
8 miles from Burbage 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.
WEST KENNET AVENUE, AVEBURY
9 miles from Burbage 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.
WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY
9 miles from Burbage 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.
HATFIELD EARTHWORKS (MARDEN HENGE)
9 miles from Burbage 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.
Churches in Burbage Parish
Burbage: All Saints
Pubs in Burbage Parish
Burbage & Eastern Royal British Legion Club
Clubs are not part of the charity and The Royal British Legion has no say in how they are managed. However, clubs must be run in accordance with the law, and the registered rules of the club. They must also follow the conditions of the lice...
Three Horseshoes
Constructed during the railway boom in the 19th century this traditional thatched village pub features railway memorabilia from the 3 railways that operated in the area. There are separate bar and dining areas and a pleasant beer garden at...
White Hart
A roadside Free house, the White Hart serves two changing guest beers, usually from local breweries like Ramsbury, Three Castles and Wadworth. In the summer months there are three guest beers. There is a large central room with the main bar...