English Heritage sites near Cruwys Morchard Parish
CLEEVE ABBEY
21 miles from Cruwys Morchard 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 GALLOX BRIDGE
21 miles from Cruwys Morchard 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.
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
21 miles from Cruwys Morchard Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
21 miles from Cruwys Morchard 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
21 miles from Cruwys Morchard Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
HOUND TOR DESERTED MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
22 miles from Cruwys Morchard Parish
The remains of four 13th century stone farmsteads, on land originally farmed in the Bronze Age. This isolated Dartmoor hamlet was probably abandoned in the early 15th century.
Churches in Cruwys Morchard Parish
Holy Cross
Pubs in Cruwys Morchard Parish
Cruwys Arms
Delightful 16th-century inn, offering good-quality food, real ales, beer garden and function room. Also offers, skittle alley, dart board and pool table.
Mount Pleasant Inn
The Mount Pleasant Inn is located 8 miles to the west of Tiverton, on a crossroads. It is a busy pub, on a long narrow plan, with a restaurant located in an old forge at one end. There are usually two real ales available, and good-quality h...