English Heritage sites near Long Compton Parish
ROLLRIGHT STONES
2 miles from Long Compton 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
12 miles from Long Compton Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
14 miles from Long Compton 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
14 miles from Long Compton 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
15 miles from Long Compton 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
17 miles from Long Compton 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 Long Compton Parish
St. Peter & St. Paul, Long Compton
A3400
Long Compton
Shipston on Stour
(01608) 685752
http://www.southwarwickshirechurches.co.uk
Long Compton Church is part of the South Warwickshire Seven Group of churches. We welcome visitors to our services, which range from traditional Prayer Book to informal worship with children's and youth groups. Full details can be found on our benefice website which can be found by clicking on the link on the menu on the right hand side of this page where it says "Our Website".
The church building is situated on the main road through the village and easily recognisable from the thatched lychgate. This entrance, owned by the church since 1964, was formerly part of a row of cottages. It is believed that St. Augustine preached on this site in 597AD. The present building dates from the 13th century, with significant additions and alterations over the years. In 2004 the west end was altered to provide a meeting room, toilet facilities and kitchen
Pubs in Long Compton Parish
Red Lion
Main Street, Long Compton, CV36 5JS
(01608) 684221
redlion-longcompton.co.uk/