English Heritage sites near Codford Parish
STONEHENGE
8 miles from Codford Parish
Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe.
BRATTON CAMP AND WHITE HORSE
8 miles from Codford Parish
Below an Iron Age hillfort stands the Westbury White Horse. Cut into the hillside in 1778, it replaced an older horse, possibly commemorating King Alfred's nearby victory over the Vikings.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
9 miles from Codford Parish
Set in landscaped grounds beside a lake in peaceful Wiltshire countryside, these 14th century ruins provide a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike.
WOODHENGE
11 miles from Codford Parish
Dating from about 2500 BC, markers now replace rings of timber posts, which once possibly supported a ring-shaped building. Discovered in 1925 when rings of dark spots were noticed in a crop of wheat.
OLD SARUM
11 miles from Codford Parish
Site of the original Salisbury, this mighty Iron Age hill fort was where the first cathedral once stood and the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark during 5000 years of history.
NETHERAVON DOVECOTE
12 miles from Codford Parish
Charming and elegant 18th century brick dovecote, still with most of its 700 or more nesting boxes intact. Set in peaceful surroundings. External viewing only.
Churches in Codford Parish
Codford: St Mary
Church Lane
Codford
01985 840081
http://www.upperwylyevalleyteam.com
Please go to the Team website for information - upperwylyevalleyteam.com
Codford: St Peter
High Street
Codford
https://upperwylyevalleyteam.com
A very warm welcome to St Peter's! We continue the long tradition of worship here at the top end of the high street in Codford. There has been a church on this spot since at least the 13th century, but there have been people here along the old road from Salisbury to Warminster since before recorded history. Our lovely Saxon cross shaft (set in the chancel wall) certainly takes things back before the conquest: were our ancestors worshipping here when a certain Codda built a ford across the Wylye?
Today, we look to the future as well as celebrating our long history. Codford is now one large village with two historic parishes and churches, so every Sunday there are services at either St Peter's or St Mary's. At St Peter's, we are always delighted to host the Team Choir for communion services. On Wednesday morning we meet in church for morning prayer and communion; on Thursday mornings the volunteer-run café meets in the village hall. Our ring of six bells was restored in 2019 and is played every month.
The beautiful church building at St Peter's is well maintained and we are currently working with architects to look at how to make best use of the space. First priority is a water supply so we can extend the range of drinks and excellent cakes served on Sunday mornings!
Whether you are new to the village or long-established, whether you are stationed here with the military or just passing through on holiday, you will be very welcome.
Do just join us at one of the services (the website is always up to date) or get in touch with one of us. Our team vicar Clifford lives in the village. People from across the village help out with everything from the Pimms & strawberries stand at the village fete to mowing the churchyard. Do follow the link to our website to find out more and get in touch.
No churches found in Codford Parish