English Heritage sites near Luxborough Parish

Dunster Gallox Bridge

DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE

3 miles from Luxborough 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

DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS

4 miles from Luxborough 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

DUNSTER, YARN MARKET

4 miles from Luxborough Parish

Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.

Cleeve Abbey

CLEEVE ABBEY

4 miles from Luxborough 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

DAWS CASTLE

6 miles from Luxborough Parish

Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.

Muchelney Abbey

MUCHELNEY ABBEY

29 miles from Luxborough 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 Luxborough Parish

The Blessed Virgin Mary

Luxborough

Welcome to St Mary's, Luxborough. St Mary's regularly hosts community gatherings where we share poems, readings and reflections some of which are written by local people. Gatherings are often followed by refreshments or supper.

We are an inclusive Church of England parish where all are welcome; especially the many visitors to this area of outstanding natural beauty.

We are part of the wider Exmoor Community and we celebrate our close connection with the timeless rhythms of the seasons, lambing, calving, foaling. In the best traditions of the Church of England we invite people of all faiths and none to join us, to pause for thought and reflection, to take time to reflect on the amazing gift of life, to make therapeutic moves towards greater wholeness.

We hope that we can offer you a vision and a taste of the abundance of life that comes from being part of the Church: its rich heritage of inspiring individuals, literature and art.


Pubs in Luxborough Parish

Royal Oak Inn

Luxborough, TA23 0SH
(01984) 641498
royaloakinnluxborough.co.uk/

Set within Exmoor this ancient village pub has many origial features dating back over 600 years including original flagstone and cobblestone floors in the main bar and a inglenook fireplace always lit during the winter. Serves a good range...