English Heritage sites near Swerford Parish

Rollright Stones

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

DEDDINGTON CASTLE

6 miles from Swerford Parish

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

North Leigh Roman Villa

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

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

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

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/

Large stone built inn, dating from 1831, beside the A361 Banbury to Chipping Norton road, set in spacious grounds with large car park and garden. Revamped in 2018 with a strong emphasis on the 'gastropub' market, with the two large areas f...