English Heritage sites near Brailes Parish
ROLLRIGHT STONES
5 miles from Brailes 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 Brailes Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
16 miles from Brailes 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
17 miles from Brailes 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
17 miles from Brailes 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
20 miles from Brailes 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.
Churches in Brailes Parish
Brailes - St. George
High Street
Lower Brailes
Banbury
01295 680201
http://www.brailesvillage.co.uk
St.George's is a wonderful mediaeval village church of cathedral dimensions. The 120' tower is a local landmark and visitors remark on the beauty and tranquillity of the interior. Find further details on the community website www.brailesvillage.co.uk by clicking on the Churches quicklink on the home page.
You will also find full details of the current month's services, meetings and events on the website.
Pubs in Brailes Parish
Feldon Valley Golf Club
Sutton Lane, Brailes (Lower), OX15 5BB
(01608) 685633
feldonvalleygolf.co.uk/
Gate Inn
George Inn
High Street, Brailes (Lower), OX15 5HN
(01608) 685788
thegeorgeatbrailes.co.uk/