The Old Vicarage lies in the centre of Pillerton Hersey, opposite the Church. The village lies just a mile from the old Roman road, the Fosse Way, and is mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086), spelt as “Pilardinton” probably meaning “the town of Pithard”, a common Anglo-Saxon name. Today, the village remains a peaceful rural community, intermingled by woodland and encircled by a patchwork of medieval ridge and furrow farmland.

Pillerton Hersey, named in the Domesday Book (1086)

The Church of St. Mary the Virgin. For more information on Pillerton Hersey and local interest, click hereThe Church of St. Mary the Virgin, which in part dates back to the mid-13th century, is one of only four "early English" churches in Warwickshire. The Church is renowned for its uniquely designed priest's doorway, and the medieval glass windows and 15th century tower with its one handed clock are also of note.

The Vicarage itself dates from the 17th century, although the location has been the Vicar’s residence for centuries. One of the last Vicars in residence here was of direct descent to the bard William Shakespeare - the Reverend William Shakespeare-Newton - who is buried in the village churchyard.

Robert and Jane Macpherson purchased the Vicarage in 1979 and it has been their family home since. Bed and Breakfast accommodation was opened in 1998.
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