English Heritage sites near Milton-under-Wychwood Parish
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
5 miles from Milton-under-Wychwood 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.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
9 miles from Milton-under-Wychwood 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.
ROLLRIGHT STONES
9 miles from Milton-under-Wychwood 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.
HAILES ABBEY
15 miles from Milton-under-Wychwood 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.
BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW
16 miles from Milton-under-Wychwood 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.
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
16 miles from Milton-under-Wychwood Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
Churches in Milton-under-Wychwood Parish
Milton-under-Wychwood SS Simon and Jude
Church Road
Milton-under-Wychwood
Chipping Norton
01993 832467
http://wychwoodbenefice.org.uk/
A Victorian Church designed by Street and built in 1854 with a very friendly and welcoming congregation.
There is a strong Mothers' Union link and a positive approach to Mission at home & abroad.
Pubs in Milton-under-Wychwood Parish
Hare
3 High Street, Milton-under-Wychwood, OX7 6LA
(01993) 835763
themiltonhare.co.uk