English Heritage sites near Farthingstone Parish
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
17 miles from Farthingstone Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
22 miles from Farthingstone Parish
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.
CHICHELE COLLEGE
23 miles from Farthingstone Parish
The gatehouse, chapel and other remains of a communal residence for priests serving the parish church, founded by locally-born Archbishop Chichele before 1425. Regularly used for events, and art and heritage exhibitions.
KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN
23 miles from Farthingstone Parish
Once home to Robert Dudley, the great love of Queen Elizabeth I. Today you can walk in the beautifully recreated Elizabethan garden and marvel at the mighty Norman keep.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
24 miles from Farthingstone Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
ROLLRIGHT STONES
25 miles from Farthingstone 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 Farthingstone Parish
St Mary the Virgin
Farthingstone
Towcester
01327 341307
http://www.lambfold.org.uk
Developing as a popular wedding venue in South Northamptonshire. Farthingstone Church is one of the prettiest churches in the area. It sits approximately 100 people comfortably. Famous for is impressive carved pews and famous stained glass.
Pubs in Farthingstone Parish
Farthingstone Hotel
Everdon Road, Farthingstone, NN12 8HA
(01327) 361291
farthingstone.co.uk
Kings Arms
Main Street, Farthingstone, NN12 8EZ
(01327) 361604
farthingstone.org.uk