English Heritage sites near Barrington Parish

Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote

MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE

8 miles from Barrington 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

12 miles from Barrington 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.

Rollright Stones

ROLLRIGHT STONES

12 miles from Barrington 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.

Belas Knap Long Barrow

BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW

13 miles from Barrington 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.

Cirencester Amphitheatre

CIRENCESTER AMPHITHEATRE

13 miles from Barrington Parish

The earthwork remains of one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain, built in the early 2nd century to serve the important city of Corinium, now Cirencester.

Hailes Abbey

HAILES ABBEY

14 miles from Barrington 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.



Pubs in Barrington Parish

Fox Inn

Great Barrington, OX18 4TB
(01451) 844385
foxinnbarrington.com/

Excellent stone-built pub in beautiful position by the River Windrush. Popular with walkers and locals. Riverside BBQ's in summer, with outdoor heaters for chilly or "al fresco" evenings. Separate restaurant adorned by giant mural. Private...
Inn For All Seasons

Little Barrington, OX18 4TN
(01451) 844324
innforallseasons.com/

Roadside 16th century restored coaching inn. Comfortable lounge bar, family run Hotel. Excellent range of food,real fires and fine walking country.