English Heritage sites near Longborough Parish

Rollright Stones

ROLLRIGHT STONES

7 miles from Longborough 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

9 miles from Longborough 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

BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW

11 miles from Longborough 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.

Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote

MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE

14 miles from Longborough 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

NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA

16 miles from Longborough 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

18 miles from Longborough Parish

Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.


Churches in Longborough Parish

St James

Pubs in Longborough Parish

Coach & Horses

Ganborough, GL56 0QZ

A pleasant country pub on main road, popular for its beer and food. Stone flagged floor with carpeted eating area. Building used to be two cottages and the bar was the stables. Garden safe for children. There is currently a skittles alley/f...
Coach & Horses

Longborough, GL56 0QU
(01451) 830325
coachnhorseslongborough.co.uk/

Dating from the eighteenth century this village pub of Cotswold Stone is perched on a bank overlooking a small green and war memorial. Located only one mile from the renowned Donnington Brewery this friendly family run, one-bar premises is...