English Heritage sites near Wigginton Parish

Deddington Castle

DEDDINGTON CASTLE

5 miles from Wigginton Parish

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

Rollright Stones

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

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

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

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

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.


Pubs in Wigginton Parish

White Swan

Pretty Bush Lane, Wigginton, OX15 4LE
(01608) 730777

Former Hook Norton house, sold on to local businessman and reopened in March 2015 under the new ownership. Three handpumps dispense Hooky Bitter plus two rotating guests.