English Heritage sites near Fencott and Murcott Parish

North Hinksey Conduit House

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

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

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

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

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

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

It would be wrong to suggest that this 17th century thatched pub is just about food, despite the fact that is has a Michelin Star to its name. Mike and Imogen North took over here in 2006, and have blended the insatiable demand for Mike’s f...