English Heritage sites near Child Okeford Parish
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
2 miles from Child Okeford 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.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
11 miles from Child Okeford 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
12 miles from Child Okeford 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.
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS
12 miles from Child Okeford 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
18 miles from Child Okeford 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.
THE NINE STONES
20 miles from Child Okeford Parish
Now in a wooded glade, this small prehistoric circle of nine standing stones was constructed around 4,000 years ago and is surrounded by a mysterious air. Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows are nearby.
Churches in Child Okeford Parish
St Nicholas, Child Okeford
The Cross
Child Okeford
Blandford Forum
(01258) 860068
https://okefordbenefice.org
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. Records show the first church in Child Okeford was built around 1250 and the first Rector is recorded in 1297.
The churches occupy very different situations. Manston 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.
The Parish Church in Child Okeford sits right in the heart of the village elevated on a hill. The church works hard at reaching out into the community, holding a broad range of services to attract the old and young, traditional and modern, as well as holding monthly coffee mornings and other community events.
The church has strong links with Child Okeford School (also called St Nicholas). The school uses the church for services twice a term and the Rector visits weekly. Children from the school often make a "pilgrimage" to visit the church and learn more about it.
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 Child Okeford Parish
Bakers Arms
Opposite the village war memorial the bar is part public with darts and pool table. The large fire place has a coal burning stove and a butter churn doubles as a coat rack and umbrella stand.Public house, Grade 2 listed it dates from the la...
Saxon Inn
Gold Hill, Child Okeford, DT11 8HD
(01258) 860310
saxoninn.co.uk/