English Heritage sites near Exton Parish
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
7 miles from Exton 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
7 miles from Exton 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
7 miles from Exton Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
CLEEVE ABBEY
8 miles from Exton 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
10 miles from Exton Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
BLACKBURY CAMP
31 miles from Exton Parish
An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.
Churches in Exton Parish
St Peter
Welcome to St Peter's, Exton. St Peter's has beautiful moorland views.
We are an inclusive Church of England parish where all are welcome; especially the many visitors to this area of outstanding natural beauty.
We are part of the wider Exmoor Community and we celebrate our close connection with the timeless rhythms of the seasons, lambing, calving, foaling. In the best traditions of the Church of England we invite people of all faiths and none to join us, to pause for thought and reflection, to take time to reflect on the amazing gift of life, to make therapeutic moves towards greater wholeness.
We hope that we can offer you a vision and a taste of the abundance of life that comes from being part of the Church: its rich heritage of inspiring individuals, literature and art.
Pubs in Exton Parish
Badgers Holt
A quaint traditional country pub dating back to the 1750’s. For many years it was used as the meeting point for Exmoor ponies to be driven to Bampton market, encaptured on old photographs in the pub. Located at Bridgetown, in the heart of E...