English Heritage sites near Bampton Parish
CLEEVE ABBEY
11 miles from Bampton 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
12 miles from Bampton 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
13 miles from Bampton 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
13 miles from Bampton Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DAWS CASTLE
13 miles from Bampton Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
BLACKBURY CAMP
24 miles from Bampton Parish
An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.
Churches in Bampton Parish
St Michael and All Angels
Station Road
Bampton
Exeter
(01398) 332885
https://hukeleymissioncommunity.org/
St Michael and All Angels is situated in the centre of the Town of Bampton in a large elliptical churchyard which might indicate a pagan origin to the site. The Saxon Church was probably built with wood, the present stone structure is mainly 14th and 15th century and is Grade 1 listed. The churchyard remains open but it is anticipated to become full in the next ten years. A list of burials and a plan of the churchyard are available in church and on the Bampton website http://www.bampton.org.uk
Pubs in Bampton Parish
Bridge House
24 Luke Street, Bampton, EX16 9NF
(01398) 332138
bridgehouse-bampton.co.uk
Exeter Inn
Tiverton Road, Bampton, EX16 9DY
(01398) 331654
exeterinn.pub/
Ginger Peanut
Ginger Peanut, Bampton
Quarryman's Rest
Briton Street, Bampton, EX16 9LN
(01398) 331480
thequarrymansrest.com/
Swan
The Swan is the oldest pub in Bampton and was the original lodgings for the masons and craftsmen who were hired to enlarge the nearby church. The pub has recently been renovated, with solid oak fittings, polished wood tables and boarded flo...
White Horse Inn
Late 18th-century historic coaching inn, with stone flagged entrance porch, alcove fireplace and wood-burning stove. The former parcel office, with glass panels and curved door, can still be seen at the back of the main room. There are usua...