English Heritage sites near Oakford Parish

Dunster Gallox Bridge

DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE

14 miles from Oakford 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

DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS

15 miles from Oakford 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

DUNSTER, YARN MARKET

15 miles from Oakford Parish

Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.

Cleeve Abbey

CLEEVE ABBEY

15 miles from Oakford 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

17 miles from Oakford Parish

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

Okehampton Castle

OKEHAMPTON CASTLE

26 miles from Oakford Parish

Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.


Churches in Oakford Parish

St Peter

Pubs in Oakford Parish

Red Lion Hotel

Rookery Hill, Oakford, EX16 9ES
(01398) 351569
redlionoakford.co.uk

A welcoming free house, set in a quiet village in undulating countryside, on the fringes of Exmoor. The area around Oakford is renowned for shooting, fishing and walking. The bar offers a cosy atmosphere, set around a beautiful open bar. Tw...