English Heritage sites near Whichford Parish
ROLLRIGHT STONES
3 miles from Whichford 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
10 miles from Whichford Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
13 miles from Whichford 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 Whichford 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.
HAILES ABBEY
17 miles from Whichford 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
19 miles from Whichford 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 Whichford Parish
Whichford - St. Michael
Ascott Road
Whichford
Shipston on Stour
01608 685752
http://www.southwarwickshirechurches.co.uk/
Partly dating from Norman times, this is our lovely village church in this wonderful quiet, rustic location. Whichford 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.