English Heritage sites near Piddington Parish
NORTH HINKSEY CONDUIT HOUSE
12 miles from Piddington Parish
Roofed conduit for Oxford's first water mains, constructed during the early 17th century.
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
13 miles from Piddington Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
15 miles from Piddington 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.
ABINGDON COUNTY HALL MUSEUM
15 miles from Piddington 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.
MINSTER LOVELL HALL AND DOVECOTE
20 miles from Piddington Parish
The extensive and picturesque ruins of a 15th century riverside manor house, including a fine hall, south-west tower, and complete dovecote nearby. The home of Richard III's henchman Lord Lovell.
ROLLRIGHT STONES
23 miles from Piddington Parish
Traditionally a monarch and his courtiers petrified by a witch, the Rollright Stones consist of three groups: the King's Men stone circle; the Whispering Knights burial chamber; and the single King Stone. They span nearly 2,000 years of Neolithic and Bronze Age development.
Churches in Piddington Parish
Piddington: St Nicholas
Thame Road
Piddington
Bicester
01869 247813
The mediaeval church of St Nicholas is not overlarge with seating for a maximum of 95 people. It has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and is lovingly cleaned and decorated. In 2005 repairs were made to the bell tower roof and the fabric of the building is generally in good repair. For the new millennium a band of ringers was formed and they continue to ring regularly.
We support the Bicester Food Bank. Tins, bottles & packaged foods brought to the Church are donated to the Food Bank, which supports those in need in Bicester and the surrounding villages. .
Piddington is one of 8 parish churches within 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, Woodeaton and Noke
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.