English Heritage sites near Iron Acton Parish

Porth Hellick Down Burial Chamber

PORTH HELLICK DOWN BURIAL CHAMBER

1000 miles from Iron Acton Parish

A large and imposing Scillonian Bronze Age entrance grave, with kerb, inner passage and burial chamber all clearly visible.

Halliggye Fogou

HALLIGGYE FOGOU

1000 miles from Iron Acton Parish

Roofed and walled in stone, this complex of passages is the largest and best-preserved of several mysterious underground tunnels associated with Cornish Iron Age settlements.

Innisidgen Lower and Upper Burial Chambers

INNISIDGEN LOWER AND UPPER BURIAL CHAMBERS

1000 miles from Iron Acton Parish

Two Bronze Age communal burial cairns of Scillonian type, with fine views. The upper cairn is the best preserved on the islands.

Harry's Walls

HARRY'S WALLS

1000 miles from Iron Acton Parish

An unfinished artillery fort, built above St Mary's Pool harbour in 1552-53.

Garrison Walls

GARRISON WALLS

1000 miles from Iron Acton Parish

You can enjoy a two-hour walk alongside the ramparts of these defensive walls and earthworks, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Cromwell's Castle

CROMWELL'S CASTLE

1000 miles from Iron Acton Parish

The castle stands guarding the lovely anchorage between Bryher and Tresco and is one of the few surviving Cromwellian fortifications in Britain.


Churches in Iron Acton Parish

St James the Less

Pubs in Iron Acton Parish

Codrington Arms

261 North Road, Engine Common, BS37 7LG
(01454) 227222
codringtonarms.co.uk/

The attractive and tasteful exterior give you a clue as to what to expect here. A very nicely decorated pub and restaurant popular with a broad mix of customers. Walls are half-split between wood panelling and white paint, with polished dar...
Cross Keys

214 North Road, Yate, BS37 7LQ
(01454) 228314

Sadly closed September 2017. Traditional pub. The two bars are still separate, with the 'Beckley Bar' to the right boasting a roaring fire and comfy seating. The 'Beaufort Lounge' to the left is quietly welcoming, and also has a feature fi...
Fox

Broad Lane, Yate, BS37 7LD
(01454) 227431
foxpub.co.uk/

A friendly pub serving good food, two meals for the price of one, children's play area outside.
Lamb Inn

Wotton Road, Iron Acton, BS37 9UZ
(01454) 228265
thelambinnironacton.com

A coaching house since 1690 and a listed building; it is claimed that William of Orange stayed here. The pub had kept its traditional feel and offers a warm friendly welcome. A wood-burning stove in the main bar adds to the cosiness. The la...
Rose & Crown

High Street, Iron Acton, BS37 9UQ

Former community pub converted to a private dwelling.
White Hart

High Street, Iron Acton, BS37 9UG
(01454) 228382
thewhitehartironacton.co.uk/

The White Hart is a friendly pub that welcomes families. An extensive food menu is available alongside a range of cask ales, world wines and a comprehensive selection of whisky. There is also an enclosed garden with a children's play area.