English Heritage sites near Ogbourne St. Andrew Parish

Avebury

AVEBURY

4 miles from Ogbourne St. Andrew 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

WEST KENNET AVENUE, AVEBURY

4 miles from Ogbourne St. Andrew 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.

The Sanctuary, Avebury

THE SANCTUARY, AVEBURY

5 miles from Ogbourne St. Andrew 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.

Alexander Keiller Museum, Avebury

ALEXANDER KEILLER MUSEUM, AVEBURY

5 miles from Ogbourne St. Andrew 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.

Silbury Hill, Avebury

SILBURY HILL, AVEBURY

5 miles from Ogbourne St. Andrew 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.

West Kennet Long Barrow, Avebury

WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY

5 miles from Ogbourne St. Andrew 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.


Churches in Ogbourne St. Andrew Parish

Ogbourne: St Andrew

Church Lane Ogbourne
01672 841100

Visit the Ridgeway Benefice website at https://welcome.ridgewaybenefice.org/


Pubs in Ogbourne St. Andrew Parish

Silks on the Downs

Main Road, Ogbourne St Andrew, SN8 1RZ
(01672) 705064
silksonthedowns.com

This food-orientated gastro pub was formerly known as the Wheatsheaf. There is a bar with three hand pumps, although normally only 2 real ales are available. As well as limited seating at the bar there are several rooms and restaurant area...