English Heritage sites near Compton Wynyates Parish
ROLLRIGHT STONES
8 miles from Compton Wynyates 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.
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
11 miles from Compton Wynyates Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
18 miles from Compton Wynyates 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
19 miles from Compton Wynyates 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.
HAILES ABBEY
19 miles from Compton Wynyates 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.
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
19 miles from Compton Wynyates 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.
No churches found in Compton Wynyates Parish
No churches found in Compton Wynyates Parish