English Heritage sites near West Overton Parish
THE SANCTUARY, AVEBURY
1 miles from West Overton Parish
Begun in about 3000 BC as a complex circle of timber posts, later replaced by stones. Its function is still mystifies: human bone finds with food remains point to elaborate death rites and ceremonies.
WEST KENNET AVENUE, AVEBURY
2 miles from West Overton Parish
This ‘avenue’ originally of around 100 pairs of prehistoric standing stones, was raised to form a winding 1 1⁄2 mile ritual link between the pre-existing monuments of Avebury and The Sanctuary.
WEST KENNET LONG BARROW, AVEBURY
2 miles from West Overton Parish
One of the largest and most impressive Neolithic chambered tombs in Britain. Built in around 3650 BC and used for a short time only, nearly 50 people were buried here before the chambers were blocked.
SILBURY HILL, AVEBURY
2 miles from West Overton Parish
The largest artificial mound in Europe and comparable in size to the Egyptian pyramids. Probably completed around 2400 BC, it apparently contains no burial and its purpose and significance remain unknown.
AVEBURY
2 miles from West Overton Parish
With its huge circular bank and ditch and inner circle of great standing stones, covering an area of over 28 acres, Avebury forms one of the most impressive prehistoric sites in Britain.
ALEXANDER KEILLER MUSEUM, AVEBURY
3 miles from West Overton Parish
The Stables Gallery houses one of the most important prehistoric archaeological collections in Britain, including many artefacts from the World Heritage Sites. Find out about Avebury stone circle.
Churches in West Overton Parish
Overton: St Michael & All Angels
Pubs in West Overton Parish
Bell at West Overton
93 Bath Road, West Overton, SN8 1QD
(01672) 861099
thebellwestoverton.co.uk/