English Heritage sites near Skilgate Parish
CLEEVE ABBEY
9 miles from Skilgate 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.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
10 miles from Skilgate 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, YARN MARKET
10 miles from Skilgate Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
10 miles from Skilgate 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.
DAWS CASTLE
11 miles from Skilgate Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
BLACKBURY CAMP
25 miles from Skilgate Parish
An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.
Churches in Skilgate Parish
St John the Baptist, Skilgate
Croft Lane
Skilgate
Taunton
01398 331753
Rector: The Revd Dowell Conning MTh - The Vicarage, Dulverton, TA22 9DW - Tel: 01398 322867
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Churchwarden : Ian Trusler - Hartnells Cottage, Skilgate
Treasurer : Karen Richards - Townsend Farm, Skilgate
Secretary : Elizabeth Cohen - Mount Cottage, Skilgate
No churches found in Skilgate Parish