English Heritage sites near Defford Parish
ODDA'S CHAPEL
9 miles from Defford Parish
One of the most complete surviving Saxon churches in England, this chapel was built in 1056 by Earl Odda, and rediscovered in 1865 subsumed into a farmhouse. Nearby is the famous Saxon parish church.
LEIGH COURT BARN
10 miles from Defford Parish
An outstanding display of English medieval carpentry, this mighty timber-framed barn is the largest cruck structure in Britain.
HAILES ABBEY
12 miles from Defford Parish
Founded by the Earl of Cornwall in thanks for surviving a shipwreck. It housed a renowned relic, ‘the Holy Blood of Hailes’: allegedly a phial of Christ’s blood. Great picnic spot. Audio tours.
BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW
13 miles from Defford Parish
A particularly fine example of a Neolithic long barrow of c.3800 BC, featuring a false entrance and side chambers. During excavations in the 1860s, the remains of 31 people were found in the chambers.
OVER BRIDGE
16 miles from Defford Parish
A single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn, built in 1825-30 by the great engineer Thomas Telford.
WITLEY COURT AND GARDENS
16 miles from Defford Parish
A hundred years ago, Witley Court was one of England's great country houses, hosting many extravagant parties. Today it is a spectacular ruin, the result of a disastrous fire in 1937.
Churches in Defford Parish
Defford: St James
Pubs in Defford Parish
Defford Arms
A food oriented pub with a carvery. Camping behind the pub.
Monkey House
No Real Ale here because this is one of the last cider only houses in the country. A splendid thatched cottage, but drinking is outside or in the "tool shed" if the weather is bad. Serves cider and perry from the hatch at the end of the cot...
Oak Inn
Bar with beams and open fire with a large restaurant and function room. Opens at 10 for breakfast and serves afternoon tea. bar menu and a la carte. Thatchers heritage cider. Annual beer festival in July (15 ales & 6 ciders).
Railway
A restaurant open Friday and Saturday nights.