English Heritage sites near Churchstanton Parish

Blackbury Camp

BLACKBURY CAMP

13 miles from Churchstanton Parish

An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.

Muchelney Abbey

MUCHELNEY ABBEY

16 miles from Churchstanton Parish

Once a wealthy Benedictine house, Muchelney’s main buildings were demolished by Henry VIII in 1538. See the richly decorated cloister walk and thatched monks’ lavatory – the only one in Britain.

Cleeve Abbey

CLEEVE ABBEY

19 miles from Churchstanton Parish

With possibly the finest cloister buildings in England, visitors can get a glimpse of monastic life 800 years ago. 15th century refectory with glorious angel roof and 13th century heraldic tiles.

Daws Castle

DAWS CASTLE

20 miles from Churchstanton Parish

Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.

Dunster Gallox Bridge

DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE

22 miles from Churchstanton Parish

This ancient stone bridge - originally 'gallows bridge' - once carried packhorses bringing fleeces to Dunster market and is evidence of Dunster's once important role in the wool trade.

Dunster, Yarn Market

DUNSTER, YARN MARKET

22 miles from Churchstanton Parish

Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.


Churches in Churchstanton Parish

St Peter & St Paul

Churchstanton Taunton
01823 421757
http://www.blackdownbenefice.org

For more information visit our Benefice website www.blackdownbenefice.org


Pubs in Churchstanton Parish

York Inn

Honiton Road, Churchinford, TA3 7RF
(01823) 601333
yorkinn.co.uk

The York Inn situated in the Blackdown Hills is a traditional hostelry dating back, in some parts to the 16th century, with an open fireplace and oak beams but at the same time offering contemporary facilities and a good range of four cask...