English Heritage sites near Clayhidon Parish
BLACKBURY CAMP
13 miles from Clayhidon Parish
An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
18 miles from Clayhidon 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
18 miles from Clayhidon 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
20 miles from Clayhidon 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
21 miles from Clayhidon 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
22 miles from Clayhidon Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
Churches in Clayhidon Parish
St Andrew
Clayhidon
Cullompton
07495 639 826
Discover more about our Church community, history, photos and full details of service times and events on our 'what's on' calendar at www.culmkirks.co.uk
Pubs in Clayhidon Parish
Half Moon Inn
Traditional country inn, set in the Blackdown Hills near the Somerset border, with spectacular views over the Culm Valley. It was probably built originally as a cottage in the 13th century for stonemasons while they built the nearby church....
Merry Harriers
Merry Harriers, Forches Corner