English Heritage sites near Bishop's Tawton Parish
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
21 miles from Bishop's Tawton Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
27 miles from Bishop's Tawton 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
27 miles from Bishop's Tawton 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
27 miles from Bishop's Tawton Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
LYDFORD CASTLE AND SAXON TOWN
27 miles from Bishop's Tawton Parish
Beautifully sited on the fringe of Dartmoor, Lydford boasts three defensive features. Near the centre is a 13th-century tower on a mound, built as a prison.
PENHALLAM MANOR
29 miles from Bishop's Tawton Parish
The low and grass-covered but complete ground-plan of a moated 13th-century manor house, in a delightful woodland setting.
Churches in Bishop's Tawton Parish
Bishop's Tawton Church (St John the Baptist)
Bishops Tawton
Barnstaple
Selina: 01271 62
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8995/
Welcome to St John the Baptist, Bishops Tawton, a place to meet with Jesus, live in joyful fellowship, walk God's way and share our faith.
This Grade I listed church with its distinctive spire has been a place of worship for hundreds of years. The door is open every day, whether you want to explore the history of the building or find somewhere peaceful for thought and prayer.
Herner Chapel
Herner Chapel is part of the larger benefice of Newport and Bishop's Tawton. The church is used occasionally for weddings and seasonal services. If you'd like to enquire about using the church or attending a service please contact either Rev'd Andy Dodwell or get in touch with the Hall Estate office.
For further information about the benefice churches, please see the entries for St John the Baptist Church in Newport or Bishop's Tawton, or our Facebook page.
During this season when our churches are all closed, we're streaming and posting online services for those who can access them, and encouraging any church members in isolation to phone each other up to read the Bible and pray together.
Pubs in Bishop's Tawton Parish
Chichester Arms
Bishops Tawton, EX32 0DQ
(01271) 343945
thechichesterarms.co.uk
Three Pigeons
Three Pigeons, Bishops Tawton