English Heritage sites near Quainton Parish
NORTH HINKSEY CONDUIT HOUSE
18 miles from Quainton Parish
Roofed conduit for Oxford's first water mains, constructed during the early 17th century.
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
18 miles from Quainton Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
BERKHAMSTED CASTLE
18 miles from Quainton Parish
Visit the substantial remains of a strong and important motte and bailey castle dating from the 11th to 13th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks.
ABINGDON COUNTY HALL MUSEUM
20 miles from Quainton 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
21 miles from Quainton 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.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
22 miles from Quainton Parish
Houghton House today is the shell of a 17th century mansion commanding magnificent views, reputedly the inspiration for the ‘House Beautiful’ in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress.
Churches in Quainton Parish
Quainton Holy Cross and St Mary
Church Street
Quainton
Aylesbury
01296 655237
http://www.Quaintonchurch.com
All are welcome in our lovely church. Feel free to explore, to worship with us,or simply to find a place of quiet reflection.We have no expectations of those who come, other than that they feel welcomed,accepted and loved. Holy Cross And St Mary Church, dates back to the 14th century, and you will find many interesting features inside, including the recently restored Dormer Monuments.On entering the church, you are stepping back through centuries of history, where people have prayed, worshipped and found peace, love, hope and faith.You are also walking into a sacred space, offering both traditional and contemporary expressions of worship, and where people from all backgrounds gather to build a loving and meaningful community that seeks to love God and to love neighbour, putting faith into action.
Pubs in Quainton Parish
George & Dragon
32 The Green, Quainton, HP22 4AR
(01296) 655436
georgeanddragonquainton.co.uk/