English Heritage sites near Martinhoe Parish
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
20 miles from Martinhoe 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
20 miles from Martinhoe Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
20 miles from Martinhoe 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.
CLEEVE ABBEY
24 miles from Martinhoe 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
24 miles from Martinhoe Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
34 miles from Martinhoe Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
Churches in Martinhoe Parish
St Martin
Welcome to St Martin's Church, Martinhoe
St Martin's, a grade 2 listed building dates from the late 13th or early 14th century. Part of north wall of the nave was rebuilt in late l7th century. Some restoration was carried out during 1866-7 by S. S. Teulon when the north aisle was added, the south porch was rebuilt and the musician's gallery was removed. The tower was restored in 1914.
Pubs in Martinhoe Parish
Hunters Inn
Heddon Valley, Heddon Valley, EX31 4PY
(01598) 763230
thehuntersinnexmoor.co.uk