English Heritage sites near Romsley Parish
WITLEY COURT AND GARDENS
12 miles from Romsley 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.
HALESOWEN ABBEY
12 miles from Romsley Parish
Remains of abbey founded by King John in the 13th century.
IRON BRIDGE
14 miles from Romsley Parish
The world’s first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Costing over £6000, the bridge was cast in his Coalbrookdale foundry, using 378 tons of iron.
WENLOCK PRIORY
14 miles from Romsley Parish
Tranquil ruins in lovely setting. Re-founded by the Normans as a priory. Unusual washing fountain with 12th century carvings, extravagantly decorated chapter house, topiary-filled cloister garden.
WHITE LADIES PRIORY
15 miles from Romsley Parish
Ruins of the late 12th century church of a small nunnery of 'white ladies' or Augustinian Canonesses. Charles II hid nearby in 1651, before moving to Boscobel House.
BUILDWAS ABBEY
15 miles from Romsley Parish
The impressive ruins of this Cistercian abbey have an idyllic setting near the River Severn. Unaltered 12th century church and beautiful vaulted chapter house with tiled floor.
No churches found in Romsley Parish
No churches found in Romsley Parish