English Heritage sites near Carhampton Parish

Dunster Gallox Bridge

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carhampton
01643 821812

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

Built in 1638 this family friendly village pub has a tranquil yet lively atmosphere. Ideally situated close to Minehead and within easy reach of Taunton the village of Carhampton is an ideal place for exploring Exmoor national park, the Qua...