English Heritage sites near Islip Parish

North Hinksey Conduit House

NORTH HINKSEY CONDUIT HOUSE

6 miles from Islip Parish

Roofed conduit for Oxford's first water mains, constructed during the early 17th century.

North Leigh Roman Villa

NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA

8 miles from Islip 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.

Abingdon County Hall Museum

ABINGDON COUNTY HALL MUSEUM

11 miles from Islip 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.

Deddington Castle

DEDDINGTON CASTLE

11 miles from Islip Parish

Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.

Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote

MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE

12 miles from Islip 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.

Rollright Stones

ROLLRIGHT STONES

18 miles from Islip 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 Islip Parish

St Nicholas

Church Lane ISLIP Oxford
01865 379470
https://stnicholasislip.wordpress.com/

St Nicholas Church in Islip is a friendly, thriving village church at the centre of village life.

We welcome everyone to our services and events

For additional information,including service times  please refer to our web  page:

http://stnicholasislip.wordpress.com/.

We also have a presence on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Nicholas-Church-Islip/252598728094039


Ray Valley Benefice

Islip is one of the 8 churches in the Ray Valley Benefice.

The RVB team comprise:

The Rector, Revd Steve Hayes 

Revd Lucy Thirtle, 01865 379470, with responsibility for Islip, Woodeaton and Noke

Revd Lisa Holmes, 01865 331124, with responsibility for Charton, Oddington and Murcott

Mrs Glenys Edwards LLM, based in Oddington, 01865 331233

Mrs. Lynne Lewis, Benefice Administrator, 01869 247813.

 

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Pubs in Islip Parish

Red Lion

High Street, Islip, OX5 2RX
None

A focal point for the village of Islip, the birthplace of Edward the Confessor. 'Time Team' once dug up the car park looking for the remains of a chapel connected with him. Has its own skittle alley and an Aunt Sally team. Nice garden with...
Swan Inn

Lower Street, Islip, OX5 2SB
(01865) 379973
swaninnislip.co.uk

Had a very chequered history and tried being a pub, a chinese restaurant, and most recently just a B&B. Now (Nov 2022) relaunched as a fine dining restaurant under previously Michelin-starred chef Paul Welburn.