English Heritage sites near Ashwick Parish
NUNNEY CASTLE
6 miles from Ashwick Parish
Picturesque moated castle built in the 1370s. Held for the King during the Civil War, falling to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: the gun-damaged wall finally collapsing on Christmas Day 1910.
STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW
9 miles from Ashwick 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.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
10 miles from Ashwick Parish
Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.
STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE
10 miles from Ashwick Parish
Although this is the third largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone ‘cove’ of Stanton Drew in Somerset are surprisingly little known. The Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter, is one of the largest stone circles in the country and has 26 surviving upright stones. Yet recent surveys have revealed that the circles and cove were just part of a much more elaborate and important ritual site than had previously been imagined.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
12 miles from Ashwick Parish
The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.
FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE
12 miles from Ashwick 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.
Churches in Ashwick Parish
All Saints, Oakhill
Bath Road
Oakhill
Radstock
(01749) 840239
https://beacontrinity.church
In March 2019 the three parishes became one. Each church building remains a Parish Church at this time. The parish organises worship using all three buildings at different times alongside other venues and sites around the parish.
There is also a regular gatherings in the week for people to get together.
All Saints' Church is in the heart of the village of Oakhill, tucked between the Oakhill Inn and Oakhill Church School.
Our new Church Room enables us to have other activities in the week.
The beautiful Church of All Saints was built in 1862-93 and was designed by the Architect, John Loughborough Pearson. The Church is of great height which is typical of Churches designed by Pearson. It also has "High Victorian" massiveness and simple, but bold, treatment of the lancet style windows.
St James Ashwick
Ashwick
Radstock
01749 840239
https://beacontrinity.church
In March 2019 the three parishes became one. Each church building remains a Parish Church at this time. The parish organises worship using all three buildings at different times alongside other venues and sites around the parish.
There is also a regular gatherings in the week for people to get together.
History of St. James' Church:
The exact date of the original Church is unknown as accurate records were not kept until the 18th Century. The earliest record of a Church here is 1413 when Bishop Bubwith dedicated a churchyard at Ashwick and authorised burials to take place.
The tower dates back to 1463 but the main building, which is Victorian Gothic, was reconstructed in 1825,with central & side aisles & galleries on North & South walls. These galleries were removed in 1876 & the Church remodelled in Gothic style under the supervision of Parson D'Aguilar It is possible that even before his day, this parish came under the influence of the Oxford Movement, for Ashwick was always known as soundly Catholic.
In Norman times the place belonged to the Abbott of Bath, and throughout the Middle Ages it was a chapel of ease to Kilmersdon. It remained so until the formation of Ashwick Parish.
It is possible that a priest lived in the room over the present vestry where Glastonbury pilgrims often spent the night.
The benefice of Oakhill was added in 1923 and Binegar was added in 1969, since when one Rector has overseen all 3 parishes.
Pubs in Ashwick Parish
George Inn
Large traditional family run Victorian pub offering up to three ales and lunch and evening meals. Built with two cottages on either end which comprise landlords accommodation and and two bed and breakfast rooms. A large pool room is to lef...
Mendip Inn
A smart, independent food orientated, pub with a good sized bar for drinkers. It has a bright, modern and open interior with leather armchairs and sofas in a front bar drinking area; a large open restaurant is to the rear.
Two ales: Otter...
Oakhill Inn
Fosse Road, Oakhill, BA3 5HU
(01749) 840442
theoakhillinn.com/