English Heritage sites near Icomb Parish

Rollright Stones

ROLLRIGHT STONES

7 miles from Icomb 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

MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE

10 miles from Icomb 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.

Hailes Abbey

HAILES ABBEY

11 miles from Icomb 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.

Belas Knap Long Barrow

BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW

12 miles from Icomb 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.

North Leigh Roman Villa

NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA

12 miles from Icomb 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.

Deddington Castle

DEDDINGTON CASTLE

17 miles from Icomb Parish

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


Churches in Icomb Parish

St Mary

No churches found in Icomb Parish