English Heritage sites near Whitney-on-Wye Parish

Arthur's Stone

ARTHUR'S STONE

4 miles from Whitney-on-Wye Parish

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

Longtown Castle

LONGTOWN CASTLE

12 miles from Whitney-on-Wye Parish

A powerful thick-walled round keep of c.1150 on a large earthen mound within a stone-walled bailey. Set in the beautiful Olchon valley, with magnificent views of the Black Mountains.

Wigmore Castle

WIGMORE CASTLE

16 miles from Whitney-on-Wye 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.

Rotherwas Chapel

ROTHERWAS CHAPEL

17 miles from Whitney-on-Wye 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.

Clun Castle

CLUN CASTLE

21 miles from Whitney-on-Wye 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.

Stokesay Castle

STOKESAY CASTLE

23 miles from Whitney-on-Wye Parish

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


Churches in Whitney-on-Wye Parish

Whitney: St Peter & St Paul

Pubs in Whitney-on-Wye Parish

Boat

Whitney-on-Wye, HR3 6EH
(01497) 831223
boatinn-whitney.co.uk/

An imposing early 20th century building on the site of a much older pub near the one-time ferry crossing. It consists of a public bar which caters for canoeists and walkers, a lounge and two restaurants enjoying splendid views of the River...