English Heritage sites near Comeytrowe Parish
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
14 miles from Comeytrowe 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.
CLEEVE ABBEY
15 miles from Comeytrowe 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
15 miles from Comeytrowe 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
18 miles from Comeytrowe 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
18 miles from Comeytrowe Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
19 miles from Comeytrowe 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.
Churches in Comeytrowe Parish
St Michael's Church
Pubs in Comeytrowe Parish
Shepherds Rest
64 Galmington Road, Taunton, TA1 5NZ
(01823) 339602
the-sheps.net/
Vivary Golf Club
Vivary Park, Fons George Road, Taunton, TA1 4YA
(01823) 289274