English Heritage sites near Hoxne Parish

Saxtead Green Post Mill

SAXTEAD GREEN POST MILL

8 miles from Hoxne Parish

Saxtead Green Post Mill is a corn mill, whose whole body revolves on its base and was one of many built in Suffolk from the late 13th century.

Framlingham Castle

FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE

10 miles from Hoxne Parish

Framlingham Castle is a magnificent 12th century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk.

Leiston Abbey

LEISTON ABBEY

17 miles from Hoxne Parish

The mainly 14th century remains of an abbey of Premonstratensian canons. Among Suffolk’s most impressive monastic ruins, with some spectacular architectural features.

Thetford, Church of the Holy Sepulchre

THETFORD, CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE

20 miles from Hoxne Parish

The only surviving remains in England of a priory of Canons of the Holy Sepulchre, who aided pilgrims to Christ's tomb: the ruined nave of their 14th-century church, later used as a barn.

Thetford Priory

THETFORD PRIORY

20 miles from Hoxne Parish

The extensive remains of one of the most important East Anglian monasteries, the Cluniac Priory of Our Lady of Thetford and the burial place of the earls and dukes of Norfolk for 400 years.

Cow Tower, Norwich

COW TOWER, NORWICH

21 miles from Hoxne Parish

One of the earliest purpose-built artillery blockhouses in England, this brick tower was built in c.1398-9 to command a strategic point in Norwich’s city defence.


Churches in Hoxne Parish

Hoxne, St Peter & St Paul with St Edmund

Green Street Hoxne Eye
07876 143579

Open door policy; 14th century wall paintings; church and local history displays; features in the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan 100 Treasures book with ancient pew-end carving of wolf guarding the head of St Edmund; long link with the site of St Edmund's martyrdom. Member of the Angels and Pinnacles scheme which brings together churches of special interest. Large car park at rear of church.

 


Pubs in Hoxne Parish

Swan Inn of Hoxne

Low Street, Hoxne, IP21 5AS
(01379) 668275
theswaninnofhoxne.co.uk

This 15th century timber-framed Grade II listed pub has a colourful history. Built in 1480 it is claimed to be the former home of the Bishop of Norwich and later a whore house! Two separate bars and a large restaurant. Two large open fires...