English Heritage sites near Oakford Parish
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
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
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
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
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
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