English Heritage sites near Fencott and Murcott Parish
NORTH HINKSEY CONDUIT HOUSE
8 miles from Fencott and Murcott Parish
Roofed conduit for Oxford's first water mains, constructed during the early 17th century.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
11 miles from Fencott and Murcott 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
12 miles from Fencott and Murcott Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
ABINGDON COUNTY HALL MUSEUM
12 miles from Fencott and Murcott Parish
This splendid 17th century Baroque building housed a courtroom for assizes, raised on arches over a market space. It now houses the Abingdon Museum.
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
16 miles from Fencott and Murcott 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.
ROLLRIGHT STONES
20 miles from Fencott and Murcott 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.
Churches in Fencott and Murcott Parish
Murcott Mission Room
Pigeonhouse Lane
Murcott
Oxford
(01869) 247 813
A little church which was probably built out of the personal funds of the Incumbent at Charlton. It remains within the parish of Charlton. Murcott is part of the Ray Valley Benefice.
The Ministry Team comprises:- A Rector - The Revd Stephen Hayes, 01869 247813 [email protected]
Revd Lucy Thirtle, 01865 379470, with responsibility for Islip, Woodeaton and Noke
Revd Lisa Holmes, curate in the Benefice
Mrs. Glenys Edwards, Licensed Lay Minister, based in Oddington, 01865 331233
Mrs. Lynne Lewis, Benefice Administrator, 01869 247813.
Pubs in Fencott and Murcott Parish
Nut Tree
Main Street, Murcott, OX5 2RE
(01865) 331253
nuttreeinn.co.uk