English Heritage sites near Broadwell Parish

Rollright Stones

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

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

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

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

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

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/

Attractive stone-built hostelry overlooking the village green. The good value local Donnington beers are well kept, brewed only a few miles away, and popular with visitors. A family run regular GBG local, it offers very good company and qua...