English Heritage sites near Horley Parish
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
9 miles from Horley Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
ROLLRIGHT STONES
11 miles from Horley 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
19 miles from Horley 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.
KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN
19 miles from Horley 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.
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
21 miles from Horley 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
24 miles from Horley 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 Horley Parish
Horley: St Etheldreda
St Etheldreda
Church Lane
Horley
Banbury
(01295) 738593
We are one of seven villages, part of the Ironstone Benefice in North Oxfordshire.
The church dedicated to St Etheldreda is situated on a hiilltop overlooking the village. It is Grade 1 Listed.
An excellent example of a medieval church. Dating from Norman to 13C/14C. It has three fine Early English doorways. Several wall paintings and a large wall painting of St Christopher, with the earliest depiction of rod and line anglers in this country, fishing by the light of the stars. Four architectural periods are harmonised in the building: Norman walls to chancel and font, through Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular. Two 15C stained glass windows.
The church had a major restoration in 1950.
Access: Two steps but reasonably level. Portable Ramps available in church. Onstreet car parking.
Pubs in Horley Parish
Red Lion
With wet-sales-only - three hand pumped ales are available all year round with a fourth added for special occasions. A very friendly welcome is offered to all, well-behaved dogs, walkers and visitors alike. Aunt Sally, darts and dominoes ar...