English Heritage sites near Shipton-under-Wychwood Parish
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
4 miles from Shipton-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
7 miles from Shipton-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 Shipton-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.
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
15 miles from Shipton-under-Wychwood Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
NORTH HINKSEY CONDUIT HOUSE
15 miles from Shipton-under-Wychwood Parish
Roofed conduit for Oxford's first water mains, constructed during the early 17th century.
HAILES ABBEY
17 miles from Shipton-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.
Churches in Shipton-under-Wychwood Parish
Shipton-under-Wychwood St Mary
Church Street
Shipton-under-Wychwood
Chipping Norton
01993 832467
https://wychwoodbenefice.org.uk/
Our beautiful and historic church is set amidst this picturesque Cotswold village. Our music is led by one of the finest choirs in the area accompanied by an excellent organ. We are a friendly family church and welcome visitors.
Pubs in Shipton-under-Wychwood Parish
Lamb Inn
High Street, Shipton-under-Wychwood, OX7 6DQ
(01993) 832116
thelambshipton.com/
Shaven Crown
High Street, Shipton-under-Wychwood, OX7 6BA
(01993) 830330
theshavencrown.co.uk
Wychwood Inn
High Street, Shipton-under-Wychwood, OX7 6BA
(01993) 831185
thewychwoodinn.com