English Heritage sites near Barcheston Parish

Rollright Stones

ROLLRIGHT STONES

6 miles from Barcheston Parish

Traditionally a monarch and his courtiers petrified by a witch, the Rollright Stones consist of three groups: the King's Men stone circle; the Whispering Knights burial chamber; and the single King Stone. They span nearly 2,000 years of Neolithic and Bronze Age development.

Deddington Castle

DEDDINGTON CASTLE

13 miles from Barcheston Parish

Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.

Hailes Abbey

HAILES ABBEY

15 miles from Barcheston Parish

Founded by the Earl of Cornwall in thanks for surviving a shipwreck. It housed a renowned relic, ‘the Holy Blood of Hailes’: allegedly a phial of Christ’s blood. Great picnic spot. Audio tours.

North Leigh Roman Villa

NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA

17 miles from Barcheston Parish

The remains of a large, well built Roman courtyard villa. The most important feature is a nearly complete mosaic tile floor, patterned in reds and browns.

Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote

MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE

18 miles from Barcheston Parish

The extensive and picturesque ruins of a 15th century riverside manor house, including a fine hall, south-west tower, and complete dovecote nearby. The home of Richard III's henchman Lord Lovell.

Belas Knap Long Barrow

BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW

18 miles from Barcheston Parish

A particularly fine example of a Neolithic long barrow of c.3800 BC, featuring a false entrance and side chambers. During excavations in the 1860s, the remains of 31 people were found in the chambers.


Churches in Barcheston Parish

Barcheston - St. Martin

Manor Barns Barcheston Shipston-on-Stour
01608 685752
http://www.southwarwickshirechurches.co.uk

Barcheston Church is part of the South Warwickshire Seven Group of churches. We welcome visitors to our services or to simply look around the church building. Full details can be found on our website. 


No churches found in Barcheston Parish