English Heritage sites near Milcombe Parish
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
5 miles from Milcombe Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
ROLLRIGHT STONES
7 miles from Milcombe 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.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
12 miles from Milcombe 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
15 miles from Milcombe 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 HINKSEY CONDUIT HOUSE
19 miles from Milcombe Parish
Roofed conduit for Oxford's first water mains, constructed during the early 17th century.
HAILES ABBEY
22 miles from Milcombe 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 Milcombe Parish
Milcombe: St Laurence
Bloxham Road
Milcombe
Banbury
01295 720252
SAFEGUARDING: WHAT TO DO IF YOU'RE CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE
Seek advice from our Parish Safeguarding Officer
Susan Richardson - [email protected]
or visit oxford.anglican.org/safeguarding
Pubs in Milcombe Parish
Horse & Groom
Main Road, Milcombe, OX15 4RS
(01295) 722142
thehorseandgroominn.co.uk