English Heritage sites near Siston Parish
SIR BEVIL GRENVILLE'S MONUMENT
4 miles from Siston 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.
TEMPLE CHURCH
5 miles from Siston 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.
STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE
8 miles from Siston 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.
STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW
11 miles from Siston 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.
KINGSWOOD ABBEY GATEHOUSE
12 miles from Siston 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.
BRADFORD-ON-AVON TITHE BARN
12 miles from Siston 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.
Churches in Siston Parish
St Anne Syston South Glos. BS16 9LT
Syston Lane
Syston
Bristol
0117 9672724
Our post code is BS16 9LT
Described as 'the jewel in South Gloucestershire's crown' St Anne's Syston is a fascinating medley of styles, outside and inside. There is a stunning Norman doorway with sculpture of the tree of life, a Jacobean pulpit, wall-paintings done by Mrs Rawlins in the 1900s who lived in Siston Court, bullet-marks in the door left by Cromwell's men and an ornate lectern bought by grateful parishioners when the Prince of Wales recovered from influenza. In the graveyard is an evocative headstone for a woman who had a bad reputation. Father Time and the Devil are depicted, claiming their own. The site is exceptionally peaceful, although within striking distance of Bristol. The Church Hall & kitchen have been recently renovated.
St Barnabas
Church Avenue
Warmley
Bristol
0117 9672724
http://www.warmleychurch.org.uk/
Saint Barnabas' Church serves the Warmley Community of East Bristol. There are Study Groups, Bellringing, regular Fair Trade sales, a Women's Guild, and Choir Practice . In addition to Sunday worship, we offer baptism and 'Jolly Babies', 'Parents & Toddlers' and social events.Further information is available on the website http://www.warmleychurch.org.uk
Pubs in Siston Parish
Griffin
Horseshoe
Midland Spinner
4 London Road, Warmley, BS30 5JB
(0117) 239 6928
themidlandspinner2.wixsite.com/website
Shortwood Lodge Golf Club
Station Master
White Harte
111 London Road, Bridgeyate, BS30 5NA
(0117) 967 3830
thewhitehartepub.co.uk