English Heritage sites near Little Compton Parish

Rollright Stones

ROLLRIGHT STONES

2 miles from Little Compton 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

MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE

13 miles from Little Compton 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

NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA

13 miles from Little Compton 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.

Hailes Abbey

HAILES ABBEY

13 miles from Little Compton 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.

Deddington Castle

DEDDINGTON CASTLE

13 miles from Little Compton Parish

Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.

Belas Knap Long Barrow

BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW

15 miles from Little Compton 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.


No churches found in Little Compton Parish


Pubs in Little Compton Parish

Greedy Goose

Salford Hill, Chastleton, GL56 0SP
(01608) 646551
thegreedygoosemoreton.co.uk

2 bar pub with restaurant in rural location close to the village of Little Compton on the A44 between Chipping Norton and Moreton in Marsh. Dogs welcome in the bar and the snug where local real ale is served. Comfy patio area outside th...
Red Lion

Little Compton, GL56 0RT
(01608) 674397
redlionlittlecompton.com

This Cotswold stone pub has flagstone floors, and welcoming fires in winter. There are settles in the public bar on which to relax and maybe watch a game of pool. Close to the boundary of three counties, it's a popular base for exploring th...