English Heritage sites near Todenham Parish
ROLLRIGHT STONES
5 miles from Todenham 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.
HAILES ABBEY
13 miles from Todenham 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.
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
15 miles from Todenham Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW
15 miles from Todenham 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
16 miles from Todenham 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
16 miles from Todenham 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.
Churches in Todenham Parish
St Thomas of Canterbury
Pubs in Todenham Parish
Farriers Arms
This cosy red brick pub, formerly an iron foundry, is next door to an old smithy. A huge inglenook fireplace is set off by hops hanging on the beams, polished flagstones and a Cotswold Stone bar counter. One annexe is full of interesting bo...