English Heritage sites near Mortimer West End Parish
SILCHESTER ROMAN CITY WALLS AND AMPHITHEATRE
1 miles from Mortimer West End Parish
Originally a tribal centre of the Iron Age Atrebates, Silchester became the large and important Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum.
DONNINGTON CASTLE
12 miles from Mortimer West End Parish
The striking twin-towered 14th-century gatehouse of this castle, later the focus of a Civil War siege and battle, survives amid impressive earthworks.
FARNHAM CASTLE KEEP
16 miles from Mortimer West End Parish
The impressive motte and shell keep of Farnham Castle, Surrey, founded in 1138 by Bishop Henry of Blois. An enjoyable day out within travelling distance of London.
THE GRANGE AT NORTHINGTON
18 miles from Mortimer West End Parish
Set like a lakeside temple in a landscaped park, The Grange at Northington is the foremost example of the Greek Revival style in England.
WAVERLEY ABBEY
18 miles from Mortimer West End Parish
Fragments of the church and monastic buildings of the first Cistercian abbey in England, founded in 1128.
CHISBURY CHAPEL
22 miles from Mortimer West End Parish
This pretty thatched and flintwalled 13th century chapel survived after the Reformation in 1547 by being used as a barn as part of Chisbury Farm.
Churches in Mortimer West End Parish
Mortimer West End: St Saviour
Church Road
Mortimer West End
Reading
01189 333704
http://www.mortimerbenefice.org.uk
The United Benefice of Stratfield Mortimer, Mortimer West End and Padworth is situated about ten miles South of Reading. Its aim is to further the mission of the Church in this area to the glory of God. There are four churches in the Benefice and two Church schools, St. Mary's (VA) Juniors and St. John's (Controlled) both in Mortimer. A daily Eucharist is offered at varying times and places and the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in all our churches (except St. Mary's).
Vicar: The Reverend Paul Chaplin.
Associate Priest: The Reverend Derek Spears
St. Saviour's is a small and beautifully kept country church. It has a weekly Sunday service (alternating 9 am Eucharist and 6.30pm Evensong with Padworth)
There is a small number of funerals, weddings and baptisms throughout the year.
The Benefice Office is open from 9 am-12 noon Monday to Friday.
Pubs in Mortimer West End Parish
Red Lion
The main bar with it's stone floor and open log fire has a more informal style than some larger Hall & Woodhouse pubs. The two adjoining rooms on different levels are primarily restaurants and can be booked in advance for functions. There i...