English Heritage sites near Carhampton Parish
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
1 miles from Carhampton 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
1 miles from Carhampton Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
1 miles from Carhampton 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.
CLEEVE ABBEY
3 miles from Carhampton 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
4 miles from Carhampton Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
28 miles from Carhampton Parish
The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.
Churches in Carhampton Parish
St John the Baptist
Our beautiful church is usually open during the day and visitors are warmly welcomed whether they wish to sit quietly and pray or to admire our beautiful building.
Visitors are also warmly welcomed to our Sunday Services
You can visit our website by clicking here:
We are part of the Dunster Benefice in the Deanery of Exmoor.
Pubs in Carhampton Parish
Butchers Arms
Main Road, Carhampton, TA24 6LP
(01643) 821333
butchersarmscarhampton.co.uk