English Heritage sites near Milverton Parish
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
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
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
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
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
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