English Heritage sites near Sibford Gower Parish
ROLLRIGHT STONES
6 miles from Sibford Gower 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
8 miles from Sibford Gower Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
14 miles from Sibford Gower 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
17 miles from Sibford Gower 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
20 miles from Sibford Gower 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.
KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN
22 miles from Sibford Gower 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.
Churches in Sibford Gower Parish
Holy Trinity Church, Sibford
Acre Ditch
Sibford Gower
Banbury
01295 788005
http://wykehambenefice.org.uk/home/sibford
Holy Trinity church is in the parish of Sibford, serving Sibford Gower, Burdrop and Sibford Ferris. There is a Sunday service every week and you are assured of a warm and friendly welcome.
Pubs in Sibford Gower Parish
Blaze Inn Saddles
Wykham Arms
Temple Mill Road, Sibford Gower, OX15 5RX
(01295) 788808
wykhamarms.co.uk