English Heritage sites near Marshfield Parish
SIR BEVIL GRENVILLE'S MONUMENT
4 miles from Marshfield Parish
Erected to commemorate the heroism of a Royalist commander and his Cornish pikemen at the Battle of Lansdown, 1643, this monument marks the spot where he fell.
BRADFORD-ON-AVON TITHE BARN
9 miles from Marshfield Parish
A spectacular 14th century monastic stone barn, 51 metres (168 feet) long, with an amazing timber cruck roof. Originally a part of the medieval farmstead belonging to Shaftesbury Abbey.
FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE
10 miles from Marshfield Parish
Impressive 14th century castle with hidden treasures and sinister past. Chapel with rare medieval wall paintings and in the crypt, the best collection of human-shaped lead coffins in Britain.
STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW
10 miles from Marshfield Parish
One of the finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb, with its multiple burial chambers open to view. Bring a torch and experience the burial chambers at first hand.
TEMPLE CHURCH
11 miles from Marshfield Parish
The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden.
KINGSWOOD ABBEY GATEHOUSE
12 miles from Marshfield Parish
This 16th century gatehouse, one of the latest monastic buildings in England, displays a richly sculpted mullioned window. It is the sole survivor of this Cistercian abbey.
Churches in Marshfield Parish
St Mary the Virgin
Church Lane
Marshfield
Nr Chippenham
01225 892 180
https://marshfieldchurch.org/
Marshfield is the southern most Cotswold village in South Gloucestershire, approximately 9 miles from Bristol, Bath and Chippenham. It is a typical Cotswold village with a long main street of 186 fine architectural buildings with a similar number of later buildings extending in both directions behind the High Street. The Church dominates the skyline and a church has been on this site for around 1000 years.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin was consecrated in 1242 and is a large well maintained church seating over 200. Worship is both traditional and contemporary and many of the services are lay led. The building has experienced many changes over the centuries as it has adapted to serve the needs of its community. After much consideration and prayer, the congregation resolved to update the church building with the aim of enhancing its beauty whilst improving the facilities. A kitchen/servery was added to the west end of the north aisle and storage cupboards added behind the font on the south side. Our vision is that everyone who uses the building, whatever the occasion, should find it accessible and feel welcome.
We have a strong musical tradition with an organ in good order as well as two pianos (one electronic which can be used with the sound system) together with musicians to play them. Our morning services attract people of all ages, with several families. The children are taken out of the service on three Sundays in the month for their own activities in Kids Club. We are proud of the fact that we still have regular services of sung Evensong at 6 pm on three Sundays in the month.
The church is open during the day and regularly welcomes visitors from city churches who come to pray and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. There is also a strong, active link with the church school.
As a church we are committed to making our church activities safe for children and vulnerable adults. We have the Diocesan Silver Safe and Welcome Award.
Pubs in Marshfield Parish
Catherine Wheel
39 High St, Marshfield, SN14 8LR
(01225) 892220
thecatherinewheel.co.uk
Crown
Closed since 2010 but still has a pub interior which we belive the owner is living in.
Has re-opened a couple of times since, but believe closed again as at 06/04/14
Lord Nelson Inn
1-2 High St., Marshfield, SN14 8LP
(01225) 891820
lordnelsonatmarshfield.com/