English Heritage sites near South Newington Parish

Deddington Castle

DEDDINGTON CASTLE

4 miles from South Newington Parish

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

Rollright Stones

ROLLRIGHT STONES

7 miles from South Newington 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.

North Leigh Roman Villa

NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA

11 miles from South Newington 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

14 miles from South Newington 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 South Newington Parish

Roofed conduit for Oxford's first water mains, constructed during the early 17th century.

Hailes Abbey

HAILES ABBEY

22 miles from South Newington 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 South Newington Parish

South Newington: St Peter ad Vincula

Off A361 South Newington Banbury
(01295) 720252

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Claire Swan - [email protected]

or visit oxford.anglican.org/safeguarding


Pubs in South Newington Parish

Duck on the Pond

Main Street, South Newington, OX15 4JE
(01295) 721166
theduckonthepond.co.uk/

Parts of this attractive village pub, on the main road from Banbury to Chipping Norton, date from the 16th century. Originally built from local stone it has been lovingly renovated, retaining many of the original features: oak beams, brea...