English Heritage sites near Wroxton Parish
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
8 miles from Wroxton Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
ROLLRIGHT STONES
10 miles from Wroxton 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
17 miles from Wroxton 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
20 miles from Wroxton 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.
KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN
20 miles from Wroxton Parish
Once home to Robert Dudley, the great love of Queen Elizabeth I. Today you can walk in the beautifully recreated Elizabethan garden and marvel at the mighty Norman keep.
HAILES ABBEY
23 miles from Wroxton 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 Wroxton Parish
Balscote: St Mary Magdalene
St Mary Magdalene
Shutford Road
Balscote
Banbury
(01295) 738593
This small church described as "a gem of its kind" and dating from the early C14 is largely built in "decorated style". It has many features which also clearly date from earlier C12 such as font, part tympanum and small lancet window. The pulpit donated to the church by Lord North is a fine example of intricate carving dating from the C19.
The small community of Balscote is now facing a major costly refurbishment of exterior stonework following Architect examination and recommendation. As such any dontations would be most welcome and faithfully applied.
The church is open to visitors every day during daylight hours.
Access: Small flight of steps from street. On Street Parking
Wroxton: All Saints
All Saints
Church Street
Wroxton
Banbury
(01295) 738593
The church is set in the heart of the delightful thatched village of Wroxton with its former Abbey. The church dates from the 14C decorated period and the tower was redesigned and rebuilt in the 18C. It has an impressive east window and a lavishly carved chancel depicting Abraham and Isaac. There is a fine 14C font, and some fine continental wooden carvings presented by Colonel North of Wroxton Abbey. The peal of bells were restored in 1997
The church has a carved tomb of Sir William Pope, and Lord North , the Prime Minister of England at the time of American Independance, is buried here with numerous members of his family.
Pubs in Wroxton Parish
Butchers Arms
Shutford Road, Balscote, OX15 6JQ
(01295) 730750
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North Arms
Former Greene King house in the heart of Wroxton, purchased and closed in early 2013 by someone who appears to wish to 'develop' the site for alternative use.
Please see https://www.facebook.com/SaveOurNorthArmsPubInWroxton
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White Horse
Situated in a prominent position on the Banbury to Stratford road with a large car park to the side. The interior has been refurbished to create a relaxed comfortable bar area at one end and a dining area at the other.
Wroxton House Hotel
Silver Street, Wroxton, OX15 6QB
(01295) 730777
bw-wroxtonhousehotel.co.uk