English Heritage sites near Oare Parish

Dunster Butter Cross

DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS

11 miles from Oare 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

DUNSTER, YARN MARKET

11 miles from Oare 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 Oare 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.

Cleeve Abbey

CLEEVE ABBEY

15 miles from Oare 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

DAWS CASTLE

15 miles from Oare Parish

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

Okehampton Castle

OKEHAMPTON CASTLE

36 miles from Oare Parish

Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.


Churches in Oare Parish

Culbone Church
Oare Church, The Blessed Virgin Mary

Oare Lynmouth
01643 863104

Vicar: To be appointed

Church Wardens: Geraldine Woollacott, Graham Story

Organist: Melanie 

Safeguarding Officer: Paivi Payne


No churches found in Oare Parish