English Heritage sites near Kilve Parish

Daws Castle

DAWS CASTLE

5 miles from Kilve 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

6 miles from Kilve 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

10 miles from Kilve 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

10 miles from Kilve 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

10 miles from Kilve 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

19 miles from Kilve 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 Kilve Parish

The Blessed Virgin Mary

Sea Lane Kilve
01278 732873
http://www.qcb.btck.co.uk

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Pubs in Kilve Parish

Hood Arms

Kilve, TA5 1EA
(01278) 741114
thehoodarms.co.uk

Former 17th-century coaching inn set beside the main road, near a beach frequented by fossil hunters. It has oak beams and an open fireplace, a comfortable bar and separate restaurant. Outside is a large and superbly maintained walled garde...