English Heritage sites near Denton Parish
CHICHELE COLLEGE
10 miles from Denton 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
16 miles from Denton 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
16 miles from Denton Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
17 miles from Denton Parish
Houghton House today is the shell of a 17th century mansion commanding magnificent views, reputedly the inspiration for the ‘House Beautiful’ in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress.
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
18 miles from Denton 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.
DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON
19 miles from Denton Parish
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.
Churches in Denton Parish
Pubs in Denton Parish
Red Lion
Traditional white-washed stone-built village pub standing above the main street of this picturesque village. Inside is one large room whilst outside there is seating on the front decking and a large green. The pub is family and dog friendly...