English Heritage sites near West Down Parish
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
30 miles from West Down 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 GALLOX BRIDGE
30 miles from West Down 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
30 miles from West Down Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
30 miles from West Down Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
PENHALLAM MANOR
33 miles from West Down Parish
The low and grass-covered but complete ground-plan of a moated 13th-century manor house, in a delightful woodland setting.
CLEEVE ABBEY
33 miles from West Down 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.
Churches in West Down Parish
Pubs in West Down Parish
Crown Inn
West Down, West Down, EX34 8NF
(01271) 862790
crowninnwestdown.co.uk
Depot
Mullacott Cross, Ilfracombe, EX34 8NY
(01271) 865500
cookislandfreehouse.co.uk