English Heritage sites near Withycombe Parish
CLEEVE ABBEY
2 miles from Withycombe 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.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
2 miles from Withycombe 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
3 miles from Withycombe Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
3 miles from Withycombe Parish
Transplanted stump of a medieval stone cross that was once a meeting place for people to bring and sell their own butter. Nearby attractions include Cleeve Abbey.
DAWS CASTLE
4 miles from Withycombe Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
28 miles from Withycombe 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.
Churches in Withycombe Parish
St Bartholomew
Welcome to St Bartholomew's, Rodhuish.
We are part of the Dunster Benefice in the Deanery of Exmoor.
St Nicholas
Welcome to St Nicholas, Withycombe.
We are part of the Dunster Benefice in the Deanery of Exmoor.
No churches found in Withycombe Parish