English Heritage sites near Chastleton Parish
ROLLRIGHT STONES
3 miles from Chastleton 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.
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
12 miles from Chastleton 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.
HAILES ABBEY
12 miles from Chastleton 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.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
13 miles from Chastleton 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.
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
14 miles from Chastleton Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW
14 miles from Chastleton 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.
Churches in Chastleton Parish
Chastleton: St Mary the Virgin
Chastleton
Chipping Norton
01608 646202
http://www.stmaryscnorton.com/around-the-benefice.php
Chastleton is home to around 150 people, and is situated on the edge of Oxfordshire, near the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire borders. Our church dates from the 12th century, although the bell tower, home to a ring of six bells, was added later. The church still has medieval wall tiles and traces of medieval wall paintings.
Next to the church is the National Trust property of Chastleton House, built in the 17th century by a prosperous wool merchant. Chastleton House has no tea-rooms of its own, so volunteers at the church put on a café service with tea and cake for visitors, of which there are a large number.
Communion services are held on the first Sunday of each month, and at special times, such as Easter and Christmas. Visitors would be most welcome to join us for any of these services.
Our church is part of Chipping Norton 'Benefice' along with 8 other churches: in Chipping Norton, Kingham & Churchill, Over Norton and 'The 5 Villages' (Salford, Little Compton, Cornwell, Chastleton, & Little Rollright).
This parish is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of the children and people of all ages in our church community. Our Safeguarding Officer is Jill Hannington (01993 831827, [email protected]), and our safeguarding policy is here: https://www.stmaryscnorton.com/perch/resources/190617-5villages-safeguarding-policy.pdf and all other safeguarding information can be found by following this link: https://www.stmaryscnorton.com/serving-you/safeguarding.php .
No churches found in Chastleton Parish