English Heritage sites near Kings Ripton Parish
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
13 miles from Kings Ripton Parish
Bushmead Priory is a rare survival of the complete refectory of an Augustinian priory, with a fine timber roof and notable 14th century wall paintings.
LONGTHORPE TOWER
15 miles from Kings Ripton Parish
Longthorpe Tower displays one of the most complete and important sets of 14th century domestic wall paintings in northern Europe.
DENNY ABBEY AND THE FARMLAND MUSEUM
16 miles from Kings Ripton Parish
Denny Abbey has a unique and fascinating history still traceable in the building and interpreted for visitors by graphic panels.
APETHORPE PALACE
19 miles from Kings Ripton Parish
Stately Apethorpe Palace, owned by Elizabeth I, then favourite Royal residence for James I and Charles I, has one of the country's most complete Jacobean interiors.
CHICHELE COLLEGE
19 miles from Kings Ripton Parish
The gatehouse, chapel and other remains of a communal residence for priests serving the parish church, founded by locally-born Archbishop Chichele before 1425. Regularly used for events, and art and heritage exhibitions.
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
23 miles from Kings Ripton Parish
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.