English Heritage sites near Skilgate Parish

Cleeve Abbey

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

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

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

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

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

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 

Email:                  [email protected]</span>

Churchwarden : Ian Trusler                                    - Hartnells Cottage, Skilgate

Treasurer :          Karen Richards                            - Townsend Farm, Skilgate

Secretary :           Elizabeth Cohen                          - Mount Cottage, Skilgate


No churches found in Skilgate Parish