English Heritage sites near Little Compton Parish
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
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
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
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
13 miles from Little Compton Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
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
Red Lion
Little Compton, GL56 0RT
(01608) 674397
redlionlittlecompton.com