English Heritage sites near Rollright Parish
ROLLRIGHT STONES
1 miles from Rollright 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.
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
10 miles from Rollright Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
11 miles from Rollright 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
12 miles from Rollright 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
16 miles from Rollright 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
18 miles from Rollright 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 Rollright Parish
Great Rollright: St Andrew
Church End
Great Rollright
Chipping Norton
(01608) 737995
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St Andrew's, Great Rollright is part of the Parish of Hook Norton with Great Rollright and Swerford, and part of the Benefice of Hook Norton with Great Rollright, Swerford and Wigginton.
We worship every Sunday morning - 1st & 3rd Sundays we have a service of Common Worship Holy Communion at 10am, 2nd Sunday we have Morning Worship at 10am and 4th Sunday BCP Holy Communion at 8am.
Please use the "Get in touch" page to contact us about baptisms and weddings in church.
The church is open during daylight hours, however if you are making a special trip to visit it might be wise to contact us in advance.
Although our congregation is small you can be sure of a warm welcome.