English Heritage sites near Meshaw Parish
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
19 miles from Meshaw 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 Meshaw 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
21 miles from Meshaw 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 Meshaw 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 Meshaw 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 Meshaw Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
Churches in Meshaw Parish
St John, Meshaw
Meshaw
01884 861383
https://www.littledartchurches.org.uk/
Set in the heart of Meshaw village, St John's is a quiet and peaceful place of worship in rural North Devon. The earliest Christian worship is recorded in 1263, the parish register commences in 1580. the church was rebuilt in 1838, and comprises a nave and bell tower. There is a beautiful stained glass window in the sanctuary depicts the life of our Lord.
Significant benefactors were the Karslakes; several family members are interred here. As part of the Little Dart Mission Community we have a small but loyal congregation served by clergy and our own local ministry team, sharing worship twice monthly.
No churches found in Meshaw Parish