English Heritage sites near Horton Parish
KINGSWOOD ABBEY GATEHOUSE
4 miles from Horton Parish
This 16th century gatehouse, one of the latest monastic buildings in England, displays a richly sculpted mullioned window. It is the sole survivor of this Cistercian abbey.
ULEY LONG BARROW (HETTY PEGLER'S TUMP)
9 miles from Horton Parish
A partly reconstructed Neolithic chambered mound, 37 metres (120 ft) long, atmospherically sited overlooking the Severn Valley. 'Hetty Pegler' was its 17th century landowner.
SIR BEVIL GRENVILLE'S MONUMENT
10 miles from Horton Parish
Erected to commemorate the heroism of a Royalist commander and his Cornish pikemen at the Battle of Lansdown, 1643, this monument marks the spot where he fell.
NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW
10 miles from Horton Parish
Large Neolithic burial mound with spectacular views over the Severn Valley. Built by earliest farming communities in the Cotswolds almost 5,000 years ago. Internal chambers are uncovered for viewing.
TEMPLE CHURCH
13 miles from Horton Parish
The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden.
WINDMILL TUMP LONG BARROW, RODMARTON
13 miles from Horton Parish
A Neolithic chambered tomb with an enigmatic 'false entrance'. Opinions vary as to why this false entrance was built.
Churches in Horton Parish
St James the Elder
Horton
01454 313159
http://www.svbcofe.org.uk
Welcome to St James the Elder, Horton. We are part of the Sodbury Vale Benefice
A Church has existed on this site for well over 1000 years. The current Church was built c1300 on the site of the previous Norman Church.
We invite you to come and meet us and to join us in worship, song and prayer at our weekly services. You will be assured of a warm welcome.
Please visit our website:
www.svbcofe.org.uk
Pubs in Horton Parish
Horton Social Club
social club