English Heritage sites near Selattyn and Gobowen Parish
OLD OSWESTRY HILLFORT
2 miles from Selattyn and Gobowen Parish
The huge hillfort at Old Oswestry was probably the stronghold and principal settlement of an Iron Age tribe, with its 40 acres protected by formidable ramparts.
MORETON CORBET CASTLE
19 miles from Selattyn and Gobowen Parish
The ruins of the medieval castle and Tudor manor house of the Corbets are dominated by the theatrical shell of an ambitious Elizabethan mansion wing in Italianate style.
HAUGHMOND ABBEY
20 miles from Selattyn and Gobowen Parish
Extensive remains of Augustinian abbey, including abbots' quarters, refectory & cloister. Chapter house frontage with 12th & 14th century carving & statuary, timber roof c.1500. Displays, picnic area.
MITCHELL'S FOLD STONE CIRCLE
22 miles from Selattyn and Gobowen Parish
A Bronze Age stone circle, the focus of many legends, set in dramatic moorland on Stapeley Hill. It once consisted of some 30 stones, 15 of which are still visible.
CHESTER CASTLE: AGRICOLA TOWER AND CASTLE WALLS
22 miles from Selattyn and Gobowen Parish
The original gateway to Chester Castle, this 12th-century tower houses a chapel with exceptionally fine wall-paintings of c. 1220, rediscovered in the 1980s.
CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
22 miles from Selattyn and Gobowen Parish
The largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain, used for entertainment and military training by the 20th Legion, based at the fortress of 'Deva' (Chester).
Churches in Selattyn and Gobowen Parish
Gobowen All Saints
St Mary's Selattyn
St Mary's Church, Glyn Road, Selattyn, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 7DH.
(01691) 590564
http://selattynchurch.org.uk/
We are a community of people, loved by God, united by our loyalty to Jesus, and guided and empowered by God's Holy Spirit. We are committed to regular worship and prayer, to applying the Bible to our lives, and to growing in our faith; we seek to be generous in giving, and to have buildings suited to both worship and outreach. We seek to express God's love in being loving and caring, joyful and compassionate, generous and friendly, warmly welcoming old and young, as we seek to bring others to know Jesus. We value our links with the local community and the school.
If you are ever in our area please visit us at one of our services. You will be made very welcome.
Full details on our web site http://selattynchurch.org.uk/
Pubs in Selattyn and Gobowen Parish
Cross Foxes
At the centre of the village this pub serves the locals well, providing a large open plan area for pub games and watching sport on TV. A central bar divides the public bar area from the lounge.
Docks
The building dating from the 17th Century has been a pub since 1840 and has a nationally important historic interior. Situated next to the church in a small village close to the Welsh border and Offa's Dyke. The cosy small bar with its quar...
Gobowen Working Men's Club
Gobowen Working Men's Club, Gobowen
Hart & Trumpet
Hart & Trumpet, Gobowen
Last Inn
The Last Inn is quite a big place, with a large lounge, games room, dining room and an expansive, and recently refurbished function room. Its ethos is very much a community pub, with its varied range of real ale being a popular aspect. As...
Waterside Bar
The Waterside Bar and Restaurant is next to the four star hotel in extensive grounds on the bank of the Llangollen Canal. The buildings are built using traditional materials reflecting the surroundings. Inside, reclaimed timbers are used to...