English Heritage sites near Over Norton Parish
ROLLRIGHT STONES
2 miles from Over Norton 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
10 miles from Over Norton Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
10 miles from Over Norton 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
11 miles from Over Norton 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
17 miles from Over Norton 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.
NORTH HINKSEY CONDUIT HOUSE
18 miles from Over Norton Parish
Roofed conduit for Oxford's first water mains, constructed during the early 17th century.
Churches in Over Norton Parish
Over Norton: St James
Main Street B4026
Over Norton
Chipping Norton
Over Norton is an unspoiled village about a mile North of the market town of Chipping Norton. The Chapel of St James is a small and unassuming building, with a pleasantly bright interior, on the edge of the Over Norton Park estate.
Our small, friendly congregation meets twice a month at 9:15 to worship together. A service of Holy Communion (BCP) is celebrated every first Sunday of the month, and a service of Morning Prayer with hymns on the 3rd Sunday of the month.
Our church is part of Chipping Norton 'Benefice' along with 8 other churches: in Chipping Norton, Kingham & Churchill, Over Norton and 'The 5 Villages' (Salford, Little Compton, Cornwell, Chastleton, & Little Rollright).
This parish is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of the children and people of all ages in our church community. Our adult helpers are all DBS checked, our Safeguarding Officer is Jill Hannington(01993 831827, [email protected]), and all our safeguarding information is here www.stmaryscnorton.com/serving-you/safeguarding.php.
No churches found in Over Norton Parish