English Heritage sites near Burlescombe Parish
CLEEVE ABBEY
15 miles from Burlescombe 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.
BLACKBURY CAMP
17 miles from Burlescombe Parish
An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.
DAWS CASTLE
17 miles from Burlescombe 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
18 miles from Burlescombe 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
18 miles from Burlescombe Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
18 miles from Burlescombe 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.
No churches found in Burlescombe Parish
Pubs in Burlescombe Parish
17th Century Hotel & Function Venue
Burlescombe, EX16 7JY
(01823) 672286
the17thcenturyhotel.co.uk/