English Heritage sites near Milverton Parish

Cleeve Abbey

CLEEVE ABBEY

10 miles from Milverton 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

12 miles from Milverton Parish

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

Dunster Gallox Bridge

DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE

14 miles from Milverton 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

14 miles from Milverton 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

14 miles from Milverton 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.

Muchelney Abbey

MUCHELNEY ABBEY

19 miles from Milverton 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 Milverton Parish

St Michael's

St Michael's Hill Milverton Taunton
01823 400305

A Grade 1 listed building with fine carved pew ends, seating for 350, a Lady Chapel with candlestand for prayer, many historic features and good accoustics. A high quality organ and a monthly choir enhances the worship. There are 8 bells.

This church is open from 9am to 5pm daily and all are welcome


Pubs in Milverton Parish

Globe

Fore Street, Milverton, TA4 1JX
(01823) 400534
theglobemilverton.co.uk

Old 15th century former coaching inn set in the interesting village of Milverton which was founded on the cotton industry. Excellent family run pub where a warm welcome is guaranteed. Locally sourced cooked to order varied food menu and the...
Milverton Cricket Club

Butts Way, Milverton, TA4 1JR
(01823) 400983

Cricket Club with strong community links. Needs review when covid-19 allows!