English Heritage sites near Stringston Parish

Daws Castle

DAWS CASTLE

7 miles from Stringston Parish

Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.

Cleeve Abbey

CLEEVE ABBEY

8 miles from Stringston 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.

Dunster, Yarn Market

DUNSTER, YARN MARKET

11 miles from Stringston Parish

Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.

Dunster Gallox Bridge

DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE

11 miles from Stringston 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

DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS

11 miles from Stringston 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.

Meare Fish House

MEARE FISH HOUSE

18 miles from Stringston Parish

The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.


Churches in Stringston Parish

St Mary the Virgin

Stringston
01278 732873
http://www.qcb.btck.co.uk

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No churches found in Stringston Parish