English Heritage sites near Heanton Punchardon Parish

Okehampton Castle

OKEHAMPTON CASTLE

25 miles from Heanton Punchardon Parish

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

Penhallam Manor

PENHALLAM MANOR

28 miles from Heanton Punchardon Parish

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

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town

LYDFORD CASTLE AND SAXON TOWN

31 miles from Heanton Punchardon 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.

Launceston Castle

LAUNCESTON CASTLE

32 miles from Heanton Punchardon Parish

Launceston Castle dominates the surrounding landscape. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest, unusual in that during rebuilding one tower was constructed with the remains of the older.

Dunster Butter Cross

DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS

32 miles from Heanton Punchardon 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 Gallox Bridge

DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE

32 miles from Heanton Punchardon 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.


Churches in Heanton Punchardon Parish

St Augustine's

Pubs in Heanton Punchardon Parish

Williams Arms

Heanton Hill, Wrafton, EX33 2DE
(01271) 812360
williamsarms.co.uk

16th Century family run free house serving high quality, mainly English, cuisine. The daily carvery, from 12-2 and 12-3 on Sundays, is particularly popular. Open for breakfast from 8.45 am, the bar opens at 12.00, with Doom Bar and Exmoor G...