English Heritage sites near Burlescombe Parish

Cleeve Abbey

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

BLACKBURY CAMP

17 miles from Burlescombe Parish

An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.

Daws Castle

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

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

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

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/

17th Century Hotel & Function Venue, Burlescombe
Ayshford Arms
Waterloo Cross

Uffculme, EX15 3ES
(01884) 840328
waterloocrosspub.co.uk

A large, modern roadhouse close to junction 27 on the M5. It is pleasantly divided into several areas, with the emphasis on food.