English Heritage sites near Swerford Parish
ROLLRIGHT STONES
5 miles from Swerford 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
6 miles from Swerford Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
10 miles from Swerford 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
13 miles from Swerford 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 HINKSEY CONDUIT HOUSE
18 miles from Swerford Parish
Roofed conduit for Oxford's first water mains, constructed during the early 17th century.
HAILES ABBEY
20 miles from Swerford 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.
Churches in Swerford Parish
Swerford: St Mary
St Mary's Lane
Swerford
Chipping Norton
(01608) 737995
St Mary's, Swerford is part of the Parish of Hook Norton with Great Rollright and Swerford, and part of the Benefice of Hook Norton with Great Rollright, Swerford and Wigginton.
Pubs in Swerford Parish
Boxing Hare
Banbury Road, Swerford, OX7 4AP
(01608) 683212
theboxinghare.co.uk/