English Heritage sites near Tawstock Parish

Okehampton Castle

OKEHAMPTON CASTLE

23 miles from Tawstock Parish

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

Dunster Gallox Bridge

DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE

28 miles from Tawstock 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

28 miles from Tawstock 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

28 miles from Tawstock Parish

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

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town

LYDFORD CASTLE AND SAXON TOWN

29 miles from Tawstock Parish

Beautifully sited on the fringe of Dartmoor, Lydford boasts three defensive features. Near the centre is a 13th-century tower on a mound, built as a prison.

Penhallam Manor

PENHALLAM MANOR

29 miles from Tawstock Parish

The low and grass-covered but complete ground-plan of a moated 13th-century manor house, in a delightful woodland setting.


Churches in Tawstock Parish

St Peter, Tawstock

Tawstock
01769 560792
http://www.tworiversmissioncommunity.org

St Peter is the parish church for Tawstock. We are part of the Two Rivers Mission Community; 11 churches situated between Barnstaple, Bideford and Great Torrington.

Our aim is to provide a Christian presence in our community; a focus for Christians to worship together, grow as disciples, and bless our community with the love of God and the good news of Jesus.

Our heart is to help people find fullness of life in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

We meet each Sunday at 11am and everyone is welcome to join us.

You are welcome to contact the Rector to find out more about the Church or the Christian faith.


No churches found in Tawstock Parish