English Heritage sites near Broadwell Parish
ROLLRIGHT STONES
6 miles from Broadwell 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
10 miles from Broadwell 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.
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
12 miles from Broadwell 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
12 miles from Broadwell 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.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
14 miles from Broadwell 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.
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
16 miles from Broadwell Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
Churches in Broadwell Parish
St Paul
Pubs in Broadwell Parish
Fox Inn
The Green, Broadwell, GL56 0UF
(01451) 870909
thefoxinnbroadwell.com/