English Heritage sites near Roade Parish
CHICHELE COLLEGE
16 miles from Roade Parish
The gatehouse, chapel and other remains of a communal residence for priests serving the parish church, founded by locally-born Archbishop Chichele before 1425. Regularly used for events, and art and heritage exhibitions.
HOUGHTON HOUSE
19 miles from Roade 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.
RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
20 miles from Roade Parish
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.
DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON
21 miles from Roade Parish
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
21 miles from Roade Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
22 miles from Roade Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
Churches in Roade Parish
St Mary's Church
Church End or Butlins Lane
Roade
Northampton
01604 378557
http://www.stmarysroade.com
We are part of The Salcey Benefice group of churches comprising Roade, Ashton, Courteenhall and Hartwell.
Pubs in Roade Parish
Cock at Roade
Situated in the centre of the village and now the only pub left in Roade. A lovely ironstone pub with a large garden. Good food served at lunchtimes and evenings. Well kept ales and Old Rosie cider on draught.
Roade & Courteenhall ex Servicemens Club
Roade & Courteenhall ex Servicemens Club, Roade