English Heritage sites near Yatton Keynell Parish
SIR BEVIL GRENVILLE'S MONUMENT
9 miles from Yatton Keynell 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
10 miles from Yatton Keynell 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
12 miles from Yatton Keynell 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.
KINGSWOOD ABBEY GATEHOUSE
12 miles from Yatton Keynell 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.
STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW
14 miles from Yatton Keynell 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.
WINDMILL TUMP LONG BARROW, RODMARTON
14 miles from Yatton Keynell Parish
A Neolithic chambered tomb with an enigmatic 'false entrance'. Opinions vary as to why this false entrance was built.
Churches in Yatton Keynell Parish
St Margaret
The Street
Yatton Keynell
01249 782704
http://www.bybrook.org.uk
St. Margaret's Church is thought to have been given to the Village by Sir William Keynell for the safe return from the crusade. It is unusually dedicated to St. Margaret of Antioch. The church seems to have been rebuilt in the 15th century. The eastern part of the present nave, the tower arch and west wall is 13th century. The tower is a good example of 15th century with four pinnacles and gargoyles representing winged devils or dragons. Inside the church is the most spectacular Chancel arch screen made of beautiful local cotswold stone.
The South Aisle used to be a School and John Aubrey, historian (1626 - 1697) who lived nearby is said to have attended Latin classes there. At the end of the South Aisle is a stone stairway entered by a very small archway into a circular stone stairway which would have led to a stone pulpit and rood loft.
There is a bell tower with four bells which are rang each Sunday. We hold a cafe church every Tuesday morning and visitors are welcome. The church is open almost everyday and if not there is a number to contact on the door. The churchyard has some special tombs.
More recently we have done considerable improvements by adding in a new kitchen, vestry and disabled toilet. We have a fundraising campaign to put in a music and loop system. We have a very good electronic organ which sounds like the real thing. We are an active church and welcome all ages from the very tiny babies at Edward Bear right up to our more senior members. We offer lots of different types of services.
Pubs in Yatton Keynell Parish
Bell Inn
High St, Yatton Keynell, SN14 7BG
(01249) 782216
yattonkeynell.com/about-the-village/the-...
Crown Inn
Set in the picturesque hamlet of Giddea Hall, The Crown is a traditional country pub built on many levels, on the main Chippenham to Bristol road. Plenty of parking. Accommodation in stable block type building attached to the pub. Food is s...