English Heritage sites near Wigginton Parish
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
5 miles from Wigginton Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
ROLLRIGHT STONES
6 miles from Wigginton 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
11 miles from Wigginton 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
14 miles from Wigginton 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 HINKSEY CONDUIT HOUSE
19 miles from Wigginton Parish
Roofed conduit for Oxford's first water mains, constructed during the early 17th century.
HAILES ABBEY
21 miles from Wigginton 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 Wigginton Parish
Wigginton: St Giles
Wigginton Road
Wigginton
Banbury
01608737995
The Parish of Wigginton is part of the Benefice of Hook Norton with Great Rollright, Swerford and Wigginton.