English Heritage sites near Coleshill Parish
WAYLAND'S SMITHY
6 miles from Coleshill Parish
A fine and atmospheric Neolithic chambered long barrow 2km (11/4 miles) along the Ridgeway from the Uffington White Horse: it was once believed to be the habitation of the Saxon smith-god Wayland.
UFFINGTON CASTLE - WHITE HORSE AND DRAGON HILL
6 miles from Coleshill Parish
Three atmospheric sites lie along the Ridgeway. Uffington 'Castle' is a large Iron Age hillfort, Dragon Hill a natural mound associated in legend with St George.
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
12 miles from Coleshill 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.
CIRENCESTER AMPHITHEATRE
14 miles from Coleshill Parish
The earthwork remains of one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain, built in the early 2nd century to serve the important city of Corinium, now Cirencester.
ABINGDON COUNTY HALL MUSEUM
16 miles from Coleshill 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.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
17 miles from Coleshill 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.
Churches in Coleshill Parish
Coleshill: All Saints
Pubs in Coleshill Parish
Radnor Arms
32 Coleshill, Coleshill, SN6 7PR
(01793) 766667
theradnorarms.co.uk/