English Heritage sites near Mariansleigh Parish
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
20 miles from Mariansleigh Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
20 miles from Mariansleigh 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
20 miles from Mariansleigh 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
21 miles from Mariansleigh Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
CLEEVE ABBEY
22 miles from Mariansleigh 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 Mariansleigh Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
Churches in Mariansleigh Parish
St Mary
Mariansleigh
Bishop's Nympton
01598 740325
http://edgemoorparishes.org.uk
Brief history of the Church of St Mary
The main part of the church was built in about 1250, probably replacing an oratory that was built approximately 600AD. About 1500 the church was enlarged and has since undergone several restorations, the major last rebuilding taking place in the mid-1930s, following a devastating fire. The fire destroyed the interior of the church but the tower and the porch were able to be saved.
Address:
Church Gate, Mariansleigh, Devon EX36 4LN
Churchwardens:
Mrs Thelma Avery
Mr Richard Govier
No churches found in Mariansleigh Parish