English Heritage sites near Ogbourne St. George Parish

Avebury

AVEBURY

6 miles from Ogbourne St. George 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

6 miles from Ogbourne St. George 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

6 miles from Ogbourne St. George 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

7 miles from Ogbourne St. George 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

7 miles from Ogbourne St. George 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.

Windmill Hill, Avebury

WINDMILL HILL, AVEBURY

7 miles from Ogbourne St. George Parish

Classic Neolithic causewayed enclosure, with three concentric but intermittent ditches. Large quantities of animal bones found here indicate feasting, animal trading or rituals, or perhaps all three.


Churches in Ogbourne St. George Parish

Ogbourne: St George

Church Lane Ogbourne Marlborough
01793 741216
http://www.ridgewaybenefice.org/rwbf/Ogbourne_St_George

Ogbourne Saint George is a village in the Kennet district of Wiltshire. About 300 people live in the village where there is an hotel and an inn, both serve food.

We offer a variety of regular services including; Cafe Church; Common Worship and Book of Common prayer with occasional services offering different formats, including Tea Parties and Celtic Services.

The church has a ring of five bells rung most Thursday Evenings and for Sundays services (with an 18 hundred weight tenor tuned to E-flat).

Churchwarden

Nicky Irwin 01793 741216 / 0797 3210048

Pubs in Ogbourne St. George Parish

Inn with the Well

Marlborough Road, Ogbourne St George, SN8 1SQ
(01672) 841445
theinnwiththewell.co.uk/

The pub features an illuminated 90ft well in the dining room floor covered with bullet proof glass. The hand pumps are just for show - the beer is served by gravity straight from the cellar. 1 guest beer in the winter and 2 in the summer, s...
Ogbourne Downs Golf Club

Ogbourne St George, Marlborough, SN8 1TB
(01672) 841327
ogbournedowns.co.uk

Golf club open to non golfers for drinks and meals. Up to three real ales available, including two guests.