English Heritage sites near Knowstone Parish
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
16 miles from Knowstone 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 BUTTER CROSS
17 miles from Knowstone 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.
DUNSTER, YARN MARKET
17 miles from Knowstone Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
CLEEVE ABBEY
18 miles from Knowstone 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
19 miles from Knowstone Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
23 miles from Knowstone Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
Churches in Knowstone Parish
St Peter
Knowstone
Bishop's Nympton
01598 740325
http://edgemoorparishes.org.uk
Brief History of the Church of St Peter
The south doorway of the church is thought to be Norman but the fabric of the main church is mainly fifteenth century and the north aisle sixteenth century.
Address:
Owlaborough Lane, Knowstone. Devon EX36 4RY
Churchwarden:
Mr Reg Howe
Pubs in Knowstone Parish
Masons Arms
Characterful village inn, renowned for high quality cuisine.