English Heritage sites near Bourton Parish
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
8 miles from Bourton Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
ROLLRIGHT STONES
13 miles from Bourton 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 Bourton 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
20 miles from Bourton 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
22 miles from Bourton 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
25 miles from Bourton Parish
Roofed conduit for Oxford's first water mains, constructed during the early 17th century.
Churches in Bourton Parish
Great Bourton: All Saints
Manor Road
Great Bourton
Banbury
All Saints is a small church which dominates the centre of the village of Great Bourton. It has an interesting history spanning 600 years. For 300 years from around 1550 it was used as a house, or a grocers shop and even for a time as a school. In 1863 it was consecrated as a church again and it's unique detatched bell tower was added in 1883. Recently the building has been redecorated, a new floor has been laid and a new servery and disabled toilet has been built in the north aisle. This work has been made possible by the generous giving of villagers as well as grants from the SITA trust and Cherwell Council. The worship has recently been enhanced by the purchase of a fine new electric organ. A small but committed congregation meet weekly for worship. There is also a bible study twice a month.
Pubs in Bourton Parish
Bell Inn
Manor Road, Great Bourton, OX17 1QP
(01295) 750862
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Dirt House
Roadside free house on the Banbury to Southam road, which reopened in March 2019 after a two year period of closure. Closed Mon-Wed; open Thu-Sun for drinks and food .
A warm welcome awaits in this one roomed pub. Regular live music is hel...