13 miles from Hillesden Parish

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

19 miles from Hillesden Parish

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

20 miles from Hillesden 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.

23 miles from Hillesden 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.

23 miles from Hillesden 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.

23 miles from Hillesden Parish

Visit the substantial remains of a strong and important motte and bailey castle dating from the 11th to 13th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks.