English Heritage sites near Luccombe Parish
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
6 miles from Luccombe 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
6 miles from Luccombe Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
6 miles from Luccombe 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.
CLEEVE ABBEY
10 miles from Luccombe 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
11 miles from Luccombe Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
35 miles from Luccombe 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 Luccombe Parish
Stoke Pero Church
This remote church belongs to the benefice of Porlock with Stoke Pero. It does not have a local congregation, but occasional services are held there. For details, see the Porlock Vale website, events page, or search "Porlock church", where you will find a link to the church page on that site.
LOCAL SAFEGUARDING OFFICER: Ian Kelham - 01643 862849
For other safeguarding issues contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer - Glenys Armstrong Tel: 01749 685135
The Blessed Virgin Mary
No churches found in Luccombe Parish