English Heritage sites near Bentworth Parish
THE GRANGE AT NORTHINGTON
7 miles from Bentworth Parish
Set like a lakeside temple in a landscaped park, The Grange at Northington is the foremost example of the Greek Revival style in England.
FARNHAM CASTLE KEEP
12 miles from Bentworth Parish
The impressive motte and shell keep of Farnham Castle, Surrey, founded in 1138 by Bishop Henry of Blois. An enjoyable day out within travelling distance of London.
WAVERLEY ABBEY
13 miles from Bentworth Parish
Fragments of the church and monastic buildings of the first Cistercian abbey in England, founded in 1128.
WOLVESEY CASTLE (OLD BISHOP'S PALACE)
13 miles from Bentworth Parish
Wolvesey has been an important residence of the wealthy and powerful Bishops of Winchester since Anglo-Saxon times.
FLOWERDOWN BARROWS
14 miles from Bentworth Parish
Three Bronze Age burial mounds, once part of a much larger 'barrow cemetery', including two bowl barrows, and the largest and finest disc barrow in Hampshire.
SILCHESTER ROMAN CITY WALLS AND AMPHITHEATRE
14 miles from Bentworth Parish
Originally a tribal centre of the Iron Age Atrebates, Silchester became the large and important Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum.
Churches in Bentworth Parish
St Mary's Church, Bentworth
Church Street
Bentworth
Alton
http://www.blmsbenefice.org/
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The parish of St Mary's, Bentworth is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops' guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Winchester's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
Bentworth is one of the Parishes in the United Benefice of Bentworth, Lasham, Medstead and Shalden and is located about 3 miles north of Alton off the A339 road between Alton and Basingstoke.
There is evidence to suggest that an Anglo-Saxon church was originally located here. The present church with nave, roof and chancel arch dates from the late 12th century, but the chancel itself, and the lower part of the tower was built in about 1260. There were major restorations of the church during the 19th century when it was re-roofed, the walls were re-faced in flint with stone facings, the tower was rebuilt and the present oak framed shingled spire was added. The tower contains a ring of six bells. The church celebrated the coronation of King George V by adding a clock to the building.
Visitors will be very welcome at any of our services.
Pubs in Bentworth Parish
Star Inn
Closed suddenly. Suspected that the owner would like to demolish and build house on the site. Pity as the tenant was pulling things round.
Sun
Well Lane, Bentworth, GU34 5JT
(01420) 562338
suninnbentworth.com