English Heritage sites near Thropton Parish
PORTH HELLICK DOWN BURIAL CHAMBER
1000 miles from Thropton Parish
A large and imposing Scillonian Bronze Age entrance grave, with kerb, inner passage and burial chamber all clearly visible.
HALLIGGYE FOGOU
1000 miles from Thropton 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
1000 miles from Thropton 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
1000 miles from Thropton Parish
An unfinished artillery fort, built above St Mary's Pool harbour in 1552-53.
GARRISON WALLS
1000 miles from Thropton 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
1000 miles from Thropton 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 Thropton Parish
Thropton: St Andrew
Church Road
Thropton
Morpeth
01669620482
http://www.coquetdaleanglican.org
Charming simple woodedn 100 Year old prefab church in splendid repair. Holy Communion on 2nd (BCP) and 4th (CW) Sunday mornings at 9 am.
Pubs in Thropton Parish
Cross Keys
1832 traditional unspoilt country pub. Popular with tourists, ramblers and locals. Pool teams 3 darts teams Quiz night Wednesday, pleasant beer garden to the rear. Large open fire. 24 seater restaurant. May not open Monday and Tuesday lunch...
Three Wheat Heads
Pleasant traditional country pub in superb tranquil setting located on main street in Thropton. Views from excellent patio area at rear of pub are among the best in the County. The pub has a 70 seater restaurant and childrens play area at r...