English Heritage sites near Mears Ashby Parish
CHICHELE COLLEGE
7 miles from Mears Ashby 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.
RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
10 miles from Mears Ashby Parish
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
11 miles from Mears Ashby Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
KIRBY HALL
17 miles from Mears Ashby Parish
Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
18 miles from Mears Ashby Parish
Bushmead Priory is a rare survival of the complete refectory of an Augustinian priory, with a fine timber roof and notable 14th century wall paintings.
LYDDINGTON BEDE HOUSE
19 miles from Mears Ashby Parish
Set beside the church of a picturesque ironstone village, Lyddington Bede House originated as the late medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln.
Churches in Mears Ashby Parish
Pubs in Mears Ashby Parish
Griffins Head
28 Wilby Road, Mears Ashby, NN6 0DX
(01604) 812715
thegriffinshead.co.uk