English Heritage sites near West Down Parish

Dunster Butter Cross

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

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

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

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

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

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

St Calixtus

Pubs in West Down Parish

Crown Inn

West Down, West Down, EX34 8NF
(01271) 862790
crowninnwestdown.co.uk

Although a bit off the beaten track and half a mile from a bus route, this 17th Century village freehouse is well worth a visit for the reception, atmosphere and well kept beers. In 1962 the cottage next door to the original pub was taken o...
Depot

Mullacott Cross, Ilfracombe, EX34 8NY
(01271) 865500
cookislandfreehouse.co.uk

Reopened under the new name of "Depot" in early 2019, following a major refit. The pub is on a Holiday site with Log Cabins & Caravans, but is open all year to anyone. Large family area, food served. Very pleasant open outlook with good par...
Foxhunters Inn
Plough Inn