English Heritage sites near Mawdesley Parish
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
21 miles from Mawdesley Parish
The 14th century gatehouse of the nearby Cistercian abbey, which was the second wealthiest monastery in Lancashire. The first floor of the gatehouse was probably a chapel.
GOODSHAW CHAPEL
23 miles from Mawdesley Parish
English Heritage's only Nonconformist place of worship, this atmospheric Baptist chapel displays a complete set of box-pews, galleries and pulpit dating from c. 1742 to 1809.
SAWLEY ABBEY
27 miles from Mawdesley Parish
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.
CHESTER CASTLE: AGRICOLA TOWER AND CASTLE WALLS
31 miles from Mawdesley 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
31 miles from Mawdesley Parish
The largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain, used for entertainment and military training by the 20th Legion, based at the fortress of 'Deva' (Chester).
PIEL CASTLE
33 miles from Mawdesley Parish
The impressive ruins of a 14th-century castle with a massive keep, inner and outer baileys, and towered curtain walls still standing.
Churches in Mawdesley Parish
Pubs in Mawdesley Parish
Black Bull
A pub since 1610 this low ceilinged stone building boasts some magnificent oak beams. However pub is currently closed having been open under a temporary manager for some time.
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Mediterranean at the Robin Hood
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Red Lion
This small white painted pub is at the centre of the village and is gaining a growing reputation for food, which is served in the attractive conservatory at the rear of the pub as well as in the lounge bar. There is a small public bar with...