English Heritage sites near Pimperne Parish
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
6 miles from Pimperne 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.
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS
8 miles from Pimperne 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.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
11 miles from Pimperne 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.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
16 miles from Pimperne 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.
MAIDEN CASTLE
19 miles from Pimperne 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.
CHRISTCHURCH CASTLE AND NORMAN HOUSE
19 miles from Pimperne Parish
The castle remains include parts of the keep and the 12th century riverside chamber block or Norman House, a very early example of domestic architecture including a rare Norman chimney.
Churches in Pimperne Parish
Pimperne: St Peter
Church Road
Pimperne
Blandford Forum
07769 003114
http://www.psdbenefice.org.uk
There has been a church in Pimperne since very early times. Whatever it's style and composition; it was replaced in the 12th century by a stone church, which lasted 700 years. By the 1870's, however that church was in very poor condition and in 1873 a new Victorian church was constructed by the then patron, Lord Portman. Some features of the Norman church were incorporated into the new building. There are two fine dog-toothed Norman arches and the font, although it's handsome lid is more recent, is a Gothic addition of an unusual kind. In 1868 the old church was provided with the magnificent large memorial east window to the Wright family, which was transferred to the new building. The church tower dates from the 15th century. There are five bells in the tower and these were restored in 2003.
The church congregation is drawn from the village and the outskirts of Blandford Forum. There is a mixed congregation of between 30 and 45 for most Eucharist services.
PImperne is part of the Benefice of Pimperne, Stourpaine and Durweston with Bryanston. Every 5th Sunday of the month there is a Benefice Service with each Parish taking it in turns to host it.
Pubs in Pimperne Parish
Anvil Inn
Salisbury Road, Pimperne, DT11 8UQ
(01258) 451999
anvilpimperne.co.uk