English Heritage sites near Aymestrey Parish

Wigmore Castle

WIGMORE CASTLE

2 miles from Aymestrey Parish

One of the most important castles in the history of the Welsh Marches and major centre of power for over 500 years, hosting royalty on several occasions. Deliberately demolished during the Civil War.

Stokesay Castle

STOKESAY CASTLE

9 miles from Aymestrey Parish

Stokesay Castle is quite simply the finest and best preserved fortified medieval manor house in England.

Clun Castle

CLUN CASTLE

12 miles from Aymestrey Parish

11th century Welsh Border castle with dramatic riverside location and extensive earthworks built to proclaim Norman dominance. Tall 13th century keep is unusually set on the side of its mound.

Arthur's Stone

ARTHUR'S STONE

16 miles from Aymestrey Parish

An atmospheric Neolithic burial chamber, made of great stone slabs in the hills above Herefordshire's Golden Valley.

Edvin Loach Old Church

EDVIN LOACH OLD CHURCH

16 miles from Aymestrey Parish

The ruins of an 11th century and later church built within the earthworks of a Norman motte and bailey castle, with a Victorian church nearby. The site of hundreds of years of worship.

Rotherwas Chapel

ROTHERWAS CHAPEL

19 miles from Aymestrey Parish

Family chapel of the Bodenham family. The originally simple medieval building has a fine Elizabethan timber roof, 18th century tower and striking Victorian interior decoration and furnishings.


Churches in Aymestrey Parish

Aymestrey: St John The Baptist & St Alkmund
Leinthall Earles: St Andrew

Pubs in Aymestrey Parish

Grange at Mortimers Cross

Mortimers Cross, HR6 9PD
(01568) 709212
mortimersgrange.co.uk

The original 1701 inn was destroyed by fire - the present building is much newer. Recently re-opened as a licensed cafe with Deli and Farm Shop. There is also an antiques and curios centre. Outside is a large garden with seating, reclamatio...
Riverside Inn

Aymestrey, HR6 9ST
(01568) 708440
riversideaymestrey.co.uk

A well-established venue for evening and weekend diners, the Riverside does not neglect drinkers, with its comfortably furnished bar areas and large separate restaurant. Using local meat and home-grown produce, an interesting menu of well-p...