English Heritage sites near Great Wolford Parish
ROLLRIGHT STONES
4 miles from Great Wolford 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
13 miles from Great Wolford 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.
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
14 miles from Great Wolford Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
15 miles from Great Wolford 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
15 miles from Great Wolford 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.
BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW
15 miles from Great Wolford 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 Great Wolford Parish
Wolford - St. Michael
Great Wolford
Wolford
Shipston-on-Stour
01608 685752
http://www.southwarwickshirechurches.co.uk/
Wolford 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.
Pubs in Great Wolford Parish
Fox & Hounds Inn
An ancient stone-built farmhouse-type inn, trading since 1540, with original stone-flagged floors, inglenook fireplace and high-backed seating. Three en-suite bedrooms. Real Fire. Accommodation. No food Mon and Tues, though food available a...