English Heritage sites near West Buckland Parish
CLEEVE ABBEY
15 miles from West Buckland 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
16 miles from West Buckland Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
16 miles from West Buckland Parish
Once a wealthy Benedictine house, Muchelney’s main buildings were demolished by Henry VIII in 1538. See the richly decorated cloister walk and thatched monks’ lavatory – the only one in Britain.
BLACKBURY CAMP
18 miles from West Buckland Parish
An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
18 miles from West Buckland 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, YARN MARKET
18 miles from West Buckland Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
Churches in West Buckland Parish
The Blessed Virgin Mary
West Buckland
Wellington
01823 665254
The Church of The Blessed Virgin Mary is an Anglican Church and one of five churches in the East Group of the Wellington and Team District Ministry. We are actively involved in serving others - old and young - in many ways. This website gives a brief flavour of some of our life. If you would like to know, please make contact.
Churchwardens Mr Colin Rayson 07753146191
Mrs Tracey Richbell 07824516615
Team Vicar Rev Alan Ellacott (01823) 669824
Interim Team Rector Rev Martin Kirkbride 07746519311
Pubs in West Buckland Parish
Blackbird Inn
Dates back to 1773 and is a rustic traditional country inn with a restaurant, bar, open fireplaces and lawned gardens for outside dining. There are also 6 quality full en suite rooms, consisting of 4 Kings,1 twin and a cosy double.
The Bla...