English Heritage sites near Compton Martin Parish

Stanton Drew Circles and Cove

STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE

4 miles from Compton Martin 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.

Temple Church

TEMPLE CHURCH

9 miles from Compton Martin 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.

Stoney Littleton Long Barrow

STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW

11 miles from Compton Martin 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.

Meare Fish House

MEARE FISH HOUSE

12 miles from Compton Martin 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.

Glastonbury Tribunal

GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL

13 miles from Compton Martin 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.

Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument

SIR BEVIL GRENVILLE'S MONUMENT

13 miles from Compton Martin 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.


Churches in Compton Martin Parish

St Michael The Archangel

The Batch Compton Martin Wells
https://www.stmichaelscomptonmartin.co.uk

The ancient village of Compton Martin lies in a pleasantly situated vale on the north-eastern side of the Mendip Hills.

St Michael's is a superb 12C Church with many interesting Norman features, including a twisted pillar in the nave, and listed in Simon Jenkin's top 1000 Churches. The fabric of the church is supported and repaired by the Friends of St Michaels', a registered charity. There is an Altar Guild and two teams of servers composed of youngsters who first began as children receiving communion prior to confirmation. An increasing number of youngsters are coming forward to learn bell ringing skills.

 

There are a number of social activities in the village which include weekly Pilates classes, Art Group, Bridge Group, drop-in Coffee morning and Dance Club. The Compton Martin Players is a flourishing Amateur Dramatic group putting on plays and pantomimes in the village hall which is a key centre of village activities. The Village Hall is a popular venue in the village for holding events such as : The Harvest Supper run by the all male 1982 Committee who provide the food and the entertainment; Barbeques; Quiz nights; and the Scarecrow Trail. There is an adjoining multi-purpose sports field. Monthly Seniors lunch at the pub and scrabble club in the Old Schoolroom which is adjacent to the church.

 


Pubs in Compton Martin Parish

Ring O' Bells

The Street, Compton Martin, BS40 6JE
(01761) 221284
ringobellscomptonmartin.co.uk/

Situated in the picturesque Chew Valley and refurbished in 2012 this traditional family-friendly pub has three open fires, live music, and real ales and food from local suppliers. The original function room has been converted to accommodati...