English Heritage sites near Timberscombe Parish
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
3 miles from Timberscombe 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
3 miles from Timberscombe 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
3 miles from Timberscombe Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
CLEEVE ABBEY
6 miles from Timberscombe 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
7 miles from Timberscombe Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
31 miles from Timberscombe 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.
Churches in Timberscombe Parish
St Petrock
Church Street
Timberscombe
01643 821812
Welcome to St Petrock's, Timberscombe.
We are part of the Dunster Benefice in the Deanery of Exmoor.
For more innformation about St Petrock's please visit our village website:
https://timberscombevillage.com/st-petrocks-church-2/