English Heritage sites near Shenley Church End Parish
HOUGHTON HOUSE
14 miles from Shenley Church End 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.
DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, FLITTON
15 miles from Shenley Church End Parish
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments.
WREST PARK
17 miles from Shenley Church End Parish
Explore the evolution of the English garden and take a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park.
BERKHAMSTED CASTLE
20 miles from Shenley Church End Parish
Visit the substantial remains of a strong and important motte and bailey castle dating from the 11th to 13th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks.
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
22 miles from Shenley Church End Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
CHICHELE COLLEGE
22 miles from Shenley Church End 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.
Churches in Shenley Church End Parish
Watling Valley @ St Mary's Church, Shenley
Shenley Road
Shenley Church End
Milton Keynes
01908 504452
https://watlingvalleypartnership.churchdesk.com/
The medieval building of St Mary's dates back to 1150. The chancel was rebuilt in 1190, the nave extended in 1350 and the tower in 1490. Much of the interior was restored around 1889 and 1912.
St Mary's Church is part of the Watling Valley Ecumenical Partnership. Anglican, Methodist, United Reformed Church and Baptist Union sharing in worship together.
On our website there are details of services and events in Partnership churches, as well as useful information about weddings and baptism.
No churches found in Shenley Church End Parish