English Heritage sites near Manston Parish
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
1 miles from Manston Parish
The principal parts of a small stone manor house, probably begun about 1370 for William Latimer, Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. The hall and solar chamber display outstandingly fine timber roofs.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
10 miles from Manston Parish
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
10 miles from Manston 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.
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS
14 miles from Manston 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.
MAIDEN CASTLE
19 miles from Manston 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.
NUNNEY CASTLE
19 miles from Manston Parish
Picturesque moated castle built in the 1370s. Held for the King during the Civil War, falling to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: the gun-damaged wall finally collapsing on Christmas Day 1910.
Churches in Manston Parish
St Nicholas, Manston
Manston
Sturminster Newton
(01258) 860068
https://okefordbenefice.org
The Parish of Child Okeford with Manston has two church buildings: the Parish Church of St Nicholas in Child Okeford and a Chapel of Ease in Manston, also dedicated to St Nicholas. There has been a Christian presence in the communities of Child Okeford and Manston for over 750 years. Manston church dates from the 13th Century with a tower dated 1534.
The church is tucked away beside Manston House and surrounded by trees. There is a mausoleum next to the church built by a Captain Hanham, a previous owner of Manston house, in 1877 for his wife and mother-in-law, whilst he sought permission to build a crematorium in the garden. In 1882, Manston became the site of the first official cremation in the United Kingdom.
Church Wardens
Mr. Keith Allen - 01258 860068
Mr. Simon Baird - 01258 860477
PCC Secretary
Mrs. R Allen - 01258 860068
For service times, news and information on outreach, life events and discipleship across the Benefice, please visit https://okefordbenefice.org/
Pubs in Manston Parish
Plough Inn
Shaftesbury Road, Manston, DT10 1HB
07783 009402
ploughmanston.com/