English Heritage sites near Moreton-in-Marsh Parish
ROLLRIGHT STONES
6 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh 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.
HAILES ABBEY
10 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh 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.
BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW
12 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh 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.
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
15 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh 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
16 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh 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
16 miles from Moreton-in-Marsh Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
Churches in Moreton-in-Marsh Parish
St David's
Church Street
Moreton-in-Marsh
01608 652359
http://www.stdavids.org.uk
An Anglican evangelical church, which seeks to cater for all ages,
with a thriving Sunday Club and youth work, a number of home
Bible study groups, and services of different kinds. We have about
240 members, and 55 children, and are always happy to receive
visitors or new members.
We are part of a Benefice of five churches, including also St James's Longborough, St Mary's Batsford, St Thomas a Becket Todenham and St Leonard's Lower Lemington
Pubs in Moreton-in-Marsh Parish
Bell Inn
High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0AF
(01608) 651688
thebellinnmoreton.co.uk
Black Bear Inn
High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0AX
(01608) 652992
blackbearinnmoreton.co.uk/
Inn On The Marsh
This pub was once a bakery, but became licensed premises in 1870. This charming pub is a rare outlet in the area for Marston's beers. Baskets hanging from the rafters is a reminder of Moreton's basket weaving past. There is a small, comfort...
Manor House Hotel
High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0LJ
(01608) 651481
cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk/property/the_...
Redesdale Arms Hotel
High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0AW
(01608) 650308
redesdalearms.com/
Swan
High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0LL
(01608) 650711
swanmoreton.co.uk/
Wellington
Unpretentious local at edge of town. Aunt Sally. Near to Moreton-in-Marsh FC. Conservatory available for families.
White Hart Royal Hotel
High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0BA
(01608) 650731
whitehartroyal.co.uk/