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// Avebury
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AveburyConstructed around 2500 BC, Avebury is the largest prehistoric stone circle in Britain. It boasts not only ancient mysteries but a pleasant setting amidst Avebury village and green fields.
Bampton Parish ChurchOriginally a Saxon minster, the present building dates primarily from the 12th century and is exceptionally large for a parish church. It has an attractive 13th-century spire and interesting Romanesque decorations.
BathThe ancient Romans and high Georgian society flocked to this lovely city's hot springs, where they built temples and churches that can still be visited.
Black Bourton Parish ChurchThis charming old church is well worth a visit for its Norman architecture and picturesquely faded 13th-century murals.
Cassington Parish ChurchSt. Peter's Church in Cassington was founded in the early 12th century. The well-preserved and well-restored church retains its single nave and many original Norman elements.
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// Cerne Abbas
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// Chichester Cathedral
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// Christchurch Priory
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Christchurch PrioryChristchurch Priory is a large parish church in Christchurch, a town five miles east of Bournemouth in Dorset. At 311 feet, it is the longest parish church in England. Notable features of the interior include a stone-carved Jesse Screen and the oldest misericords in England.
Chipping Norton ChurchThe 15th-century Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, is notable for its impressive Gothic nave that was funded by the lucrative Cotswolds wool trade. It also has a unique hexagonal porch with a vaulted ceiling featuring Green Men and other funny faces.
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Cuddesdon ChurchBuilt in 1180, this attractive parish church has several fine Norman arches in the tower crossing and two porches.
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// Dorchester Abbey
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Dorchester AbbeyNow an Anglican parish church, Dorchester Abbey was a cathedral founded by St. Birinus in 635 AD and later became an Augustinian abbey. The present building dates from the 12th to 14th centuries.
DurhamThe this northern city took root when a grand cathedral was built in 1093 after the Norman Conquest. The cathedral sheltered the remains of St. Cuthbert, a beloved monk of Lindisfarne, and also provided a fortress against the neighboring Scots. Durham was a major center of pilgrimage in the Middle Ages and many miracles were attributed to Cuthbert.
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Ely CathedralThis magnificent medieval cathedral known as the "Ship of the Fens" has a number of unique characteristics. Most of the present building was completed by 1189 in the Romanesque style, with the unusual octagon lantern and large Lady Chapel added in the 1300s.
ExeterThe city of Exeter in Devon is home to a fine 13th-century cathedral, several historic churches, and remains of a Benedictine monastery.
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// Fountains Abbey
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Fountains AbbeyThis magnificent ruin of a Cistercian abbey is a World Heritage Site in a beautiful natural setting.
Glastonbury
From Joseph of Arimathea and King Arthur to ley lines and magic, the town of Glastonbury is one of the most revered sacred areas in England. There are many spiritual and religious sights of interest here, including the great Glastonbury Abbey and the ancient hill of Glastonbury Tor.
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// Glastonbury Tor
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Glastonbury TorGlastonbury Tor is a conical hill topped by the 14th-century St. Michael's Tower. Rich in legend and mythological associations with King Arthur, Glastonbury Tor is a popular destination for Grail theorists, ley-line enthusiasts, and those who make the climb to enjoy its sweeping view of Somerset countryside.
Great Haseley ChurchThis fine parish church is exceptionally large for the size of its village. It has features ranging in date from about 1200 to 1400
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Hailes ChurchAcross the road from Hailes Abbey in Gloucestershire is Hailes Church, a small country chapel that predates its more famous neighbor by a half-century. The 12th-century church is small and charming and contains some magnificent 13th-century wall paintings of saints, coats of arms, and hunting scenes.
The HurlersDating from about 1500 BC, the Hurlers are a set of three stone circles between two hills and two rivers near the town of Liskeard in central Cornwall.
Kilpeck ChurchHome to the finest collection of Romanesque sculpture in the country, dating from 1140.
Lincoln CathedralDating mainly from a rebuilding in 1280, Lincoln Cathedral boasts a magnificent facade and a 271-foot central tower that is the second tallest in England.
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// Lindisfarne
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LindisfarneLindisfarne, or "Holy Island," is a tidal island off the northeast coast of England. A monastery was founded here in the 7th century by St. Aidan of Iona and it soon became the base for Christian missions in northern England. Today, it is a center for Celtic Christianity, a place for spiritual retreats, and a popular tourist destination.
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Little Kimble ChurchA small and pleasant church with 13th-century floor tiles and 14th-century wall paintings.
Little Milton ChurchThe Parish Church of St. James in Little Milton, Oxfordshire, was built in 1844 and is characterized by a long nave and chancel and tall west tower.
Malmesbury AbbeyThe surviving third of this great Benedictine abbey now functions as a parish church. The south door has wonderful Norman carvings.
Malvern Priory, Great Malvern
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// Oxford
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OxfordThis famed university town is home to lovely college chapels, historic churches, great museums, and the pub frequented by C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.
Pershore AbbeyPershore Abbey was founded in the 7th century, and came under the Benedictine rule in about the 10th century. Only about half of the abbey church survives and it is now used as a parish church.
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// Peterborough Cathedral
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// Rievaulx Abbey - low res but checked with Streetmap
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Rievaulx AbbeyOnce the largest and most important monastery in England, Rievaulx Abbey now lies in ruins in a beautiful and tranquil valley. Rievaulx (pronounced \'Ree-voh\') was the first Cistercian abbey in northern England and its ruins are among the most atmospheric in the region.
Rollright StonesThis set of Neolithic monuments in Oxfordshire includes a stone circle, a portal-type burial chamber, and a single standing megalith. The monuments were constructed over a long period between 4000 and 1500 BC, reflecting the continuing sacred importance of the site.
SalisburySalisbury makes an excellent base for exploring Avebury and Stonehenge, but it also has attractions of its own. The most notable is
Salisbury Cathedral, with the tallest spire in England. The pleasant medieval city is also known for its pubs — it is said to have one of the highest pub-to-citizen ratios in the country.
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Sherborne Abbey ChurchSherborne Abbey Church, in the pretty town of Sherborne in Dorset, is a grand parish church that is considered one of the best examples of Perpendicular architecture in Britain. It is especially noted for its fine fan vaulting and medieval carvings.
Silbury HillJust down the road from Avebury is Silbury Hill, a prehistoric man-made mound of stunning proportions and unknown purpose.
St. Ives Parish ChurchA lovely 15th-century church on the harbor of the popular seaside resort of St. Ives in Cornwall. Inside are many charming carvings in granite and wood.
St. Michael\'s MountThis ancient abbey on a rocky island in Cornwall is England's parallel to Mont-St-Michel across the channel in France. Both were founded after visions of St. Michael the Archangel and both are only accessible on foot during low tide.
StonehengeStonehenge is the most famous prehistoric site in the world, and there is nothing like it anywhere else. Its massive trilithons (three-stone monuments) weigh many tons, and is fascinating to imagine what purpose made such mind-boggling effort worthwhile.
West Kennet Long BarrowThe West Kennet Long Barrow is a prehistoric burial site near Avebury in Wiltshire, England. Visitors can enter the barrow, where there are five chambers that contained human bones buried between 3700 and 2000 BC.
WhitbyWhitby is a beautiful fishing town that is a delight to explore. It is home to two fascinating historic religious sights -
Whitby Abbey and
St. Mary\'s Church - and the red roofs of the houses that overlook the harbor and the North Sea are enchanting. And the fish and chips are excellent, too.
Winchester CathedralThis beautiful cathedral has a Gothic facade but dates mostly from 1097. It is the longest cathedral in England and its interior offers murals, misericords, an ancient font, and the grave of Jane Austen.
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// York
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YorkConstantine the Great was acclaimed emperor in this historical northern city packed with churches and old ruins.
Cerne Abbas
London
Chichester Cathedral