Shepton Bellinger is a village within the borough of Test Valley, Hampshire County, South East England Region, England, United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Salisbury plain and stands along the banks of River Bourne northeast of Amesbury and
Salisbury City. The village is known for being home to a couple of military facilities, the Norman Saint Peter's Church and its leisure facilities. Evidence points to Shipton Bellinger being inhabited from earliest times and it is mentioned twice in the Domesday book. The parish served as a crossroads for many early tracks and paths through the Iron Age and has continued to be a crossroads ever since.
Top Attractions within and nearby Shepton Bellinger: Saint Peter's Church lies within the village of Shepton Bellinger, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. It is an Anglican church popular for its architectural style, history and peaceful surroundings. The church is open to all and is a perfect venue to hear mass and or pray. To get more information about the historical church kindly visit its website
www.shiptonbellinger.org.uk.
Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum homes a number of collections of artifacts relating to the Stonehenge and the city of Salisbury and South Wiltshire's archaeology. It is located within the King's House in 65 The Close, Salisbury. The building where the museum is in actually served as a house for King James I of England sometime in 1610 and 1613. Its original architecture and interior are preserved to be enjoyed for today and tomorrow which adds up to the reasons why the place must be visited when around the city by all means.
Salisbury Cathedral or the
Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary is an Anglican cathedral located in 33 The Close, Salisbury. The cathedral is famous for housing the four original copies of Magna Carta, for having the largest cloister and for its architectural style and spire that made the building hailed as the cathedral with the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom.
Stonehenge is a popular stone monument that was built during the prehistoric era. Its site is located just thirteen (13) kilometers from the city of Salisbury. The monument and its surrounding areas are certified UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Haunch of Venison is one of Salisbury's oldest pubs with history dating way back year 1320. It is located at 1 Minster, Salisbury. The place is worth a visit for its well preserved building, interior and great beer and food. Getting inside will feel like you have traveled back in time with its old wooden doors, big oak beams, old beer pumps, the popular mysterious mummified hand and old fireplace that was made around 1588.
