English Heritage sites near Ambrosden Parish
PORTH HELLICK DOWN BURIAL CHAMBER
1000 miles from Ambrosden Parish
A large and imposing Scillonian Bronze Age entrance grave, with kerb, inner passage and burial chamber all clearly visible.
HALLIGGYE FOGOU
1000 miles from Ambrosden Parish
Roofed and walled in stone, this complex of passages is the largest and best-preserved of several mysterious underground tunnels associated with Cornish Iron Age settlements.
INNISIDGEN LOWER AND UPPER BURIAL CHAMBERS
1000 miles from Ambrosden Parish
Two Bronze Age communal burial cairns of Scillonian type, with fine views. The upper cairn is the best preserved on the islands.
HARRY'S WALLS
1000 miles from Ambrosden Parish
An unfinished artillery fort, built above St Mary's Pool harbour in 1552-53.
GARRISON WALLS
1000 miles from Ambrosden Parish
You can enjoy a two-hour walk alongside the ramparts of these defensive walls and earthworks, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.
CROMWELL'S CASTLE
1000 miles from Ambrosden Parish
The castle stands guarding the lovely anchorage between Bryher and Tresco and is one of the few surviving Cromwellian fortifications in Britain.
Churches in Ambrosden Parish
Ambrosden: St Mary the Virgin
Church Walk
Ambrosden
Bicester
01869 247813
The church has Garrison connections. It is partly 12th Century, but more dominantly 14th Century architecture and building, with numerous alterations down through the ages. Recent alterations have included a kitchen and an area for community outreach..
The church has a fine ring of 8 bells, which are rung at weddings and on other occasions on request.
Friendly congregation of about 25 , visitors welcome.
Ambrosden is one of the 8 parish churches in the Ray Valley Benefice.
The Ministry Team comprises:- A Rector - The Revd Stephen Hayes 01869 247813 [email protected]
Revd Lucy Thirtle, 01865 379470 - with responsibility for Islip, Noke and Woodeaton
Revd. Lisa Holmes,,curate in the Benefice
Mrs. Glenys Edwards, Licensed Lay Minister, based in Oddington, 01865 331233
Mrs. Lynne Lewis, Benefice Administrator, 01869 247813
Pubs in Ambrosden Parish
Turner Arms
Single room pub featuring lots of Royal family memorabilia. Car park and patio to the rear of the pub.