English Heritage sites near Tytherington Parish
KINGSWOOD ABBEY GATEHOUSE
6 miles from Tytherington 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.
OFFA'S DYKE
10 miles from Tytherington Parish
An earthwork roughly following the Welsh/English boundary consisting of a ditch and rampart. Origins shrouded in mystery but possibly built in response to events involving the Princes of Powys.
TEMPLE CHURCH
11 miles from Tytherington 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.
ULEY LONG BARROW (HETTY PEGLER'S TUMP)
11 miles from Tytherington 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
11 miles from Tytherington 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
12 miles from Tytherington 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.
Churches in Tytherington Parish
St James
Pubs in Tytherington Parish
Swan Inn
This 16th century coaching inn is situated in the quaint village of Tytherington, near the A38 and junction 14 of the M5. The pub has a reputation for food, which is freshly cooked and locally sourced. There is a large function room, a spac...