English Heritage sites near Nether Stowey Parish
DAWS CASTLE
9 miles from Nether Stowey Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
CLEEVE ABBEY
9 miles from Nether Stowey 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
13 miles from Nether Stowey 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
13 miles from Nether Stowey Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
13 miles from Nether Stowey 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.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
16 miles from Nether Stowey Parish
The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.
Churches in Nether Stowey Parish
The Blessed Virgin Mary
Pubs in Nether Stowey Parish
Ancient Mariner
42 Lime Street, Nether Stowey, TA5 1NH
(01278) 497510
theancientmariner-netherstowey.co.uk
George
1 St Mary Street, Nether Stowey, TA5 1LJ
(01278) 732248
georgestowey.com
Rose & Crown
Old and characterful former coaching inn located in the center of the village. Stone flags, wooden beams and an open fire are to be found in the main bar, which is adorned with numerous old photographs of the village and its activities and...