English Heritage sites near Leekfrith Parish

Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow

ARBOR LOW STONE CIRCLE AND GIB HILL BARROW

11 miles from Leekfrith Parish

The region's most important prehistoric site, Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set in high moorland. A circle of some 50 white limestone slabs within an earthen bank and ditch.

Sandbach Crosses

SANDBACH CROSSES

14 miles from Leekfrith Parish

The two massive Saxon stone crosses, elaborately carved with animals and Biblical scenes including the Nativity of Christ and the Crucifixion, dominate the cobbled market square of Sandbach.

Croxden Abbey

CROXDEN ABBEY

14 miles from Leekfrith Parish

The impressive remains of an abbey of Cistercian 'white monks', including towering fragments of its 13th-century church, infirmary and 14th-century abbot's lodging.

Nine Ladies Stone Circle

NINE LADIES STONE CIRCLE

16 miles from Leekfrith Parish

A small early Bronze Age stone circle of (actually) ten stones. Believed to be nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday.

Peveril Castle

PEVERIL CASTLE

16 miles from Leekfrith Parish

Founded soon after 1066 by William Peverel, one of William the Conqueror's most trusted knights, Peveril Castle offers breathtaking views of the Peak District from its position high above Castleton.

Hob Hurst's House

HOB HURST'S HOUSE

19 miles from Leekfrith Parish

A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch and outer bank. Named after a local goblin.


Churches in Leekfrith Parish

Meerbrook S.Matthew

Pubs in Leekfrith Parish

Lazy Trout

Meerbrook, ST13 8SN
(01538) 300385
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A smart well appointed country pub which although predominantly caters for diners, has a range of 5 real ales, with guests often coming from smaller local breweries and are usually served to an excellent standard. Ample outdoor seating to t...
Olde Rock Inn

Old Buxton Road, Upper Hulme, ST13 8TY
(01538) 300324
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Traditional 17th century country inn, located just off the A53 Leek to Buxton Road, and well sign-posted. Home-cooked food using locally sourced produce is available; Recently refurbished and now open. Open bank holiday Mondays Noon to 11p...
Three Horseshoes

Buxton Road, Blackshaw Moor, ST13 8TW
(01538) 300296
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Family-run inn and country hotel and spa set in the Peak National Park, which specialises in hosting weddings, functions and other corporate events. The front entrance area still retains its most of the original bar area which harks back to...