English Heritage sites near Kimmeridge Parish
JORDAN HILL ROMAN TEMPLE
14 miles from Kimmeridge Parish
The foundations of a 4th century Romano-Celtic temple with fine coastal views.
PORTLAND CASTLE
15 miles from Kimmeridge Parish
Built by Henry VIII to defend England, the castle also played a part in the First and Second World Wars. Attractions include the Tudor kitchen, great hall, gardens, sea views, tearooms and audio tour.
MAIDEN CASTLE
16 miles from Kimmeridge Parish
Among the largest and most complex of Iron Age hillforts in Europe, Maiden Castle’s huge multiple ramparts enclose an area the size of 50 football pitches and once protected hundreds of residents.
CHRISTCHURCH CASTLE AND NORMAN HOUSE
17 miles from Kimmeridge Parish
The castle remains include parts of the keep and the 12th century riverside chamber block or Norman House, a very early example of domestic architecture including a rare Norman chimney.
THE NINE STONES
20 miles from Kimmeridge Parish
Now in a wooded glade, this small prehistoric circle of nine standing stones was constructed around 4,000 years ago and is surrounded by a mysterious air. Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows are nearby.
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS
21 miles from Kimmeridge Parish
The siting of this ruined medieval church at the centre of a Neolithic ritual henge earthwork symbolises the transition from pagan to Christian worship and creates an atmospheric scene.
Churches in Kimmeridge Parish
Kimmeridge: St Nicholas of Myra
No churches found in Kimmeridge Parish