English Heritage sites near King's Nympton Parish
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
18 miles from King's Nympton Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
23 miles from King's Nympton 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
23 miles from King's Nympton 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
23 miles from King's Nympton Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
GRIMSPOUND
25 miles from King's Nympton Parish
The best known of many Dartmoor prehistoric settlements, Grimspound dates from the late Bronze Age. The remains of 24 stone houses survive within a massive boundary wall.
CLEEVE ABBEY
25 miles from King's Nympton 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.
Churches in King's Nympton Parish
St James the Apostle
Kingsnympton
South Molton
https://missioncommunity.weebly.com/
This delightful church, with it's very distinctive spire, is part of the South Molton Mission Community. St. James the Apostle Kings Nympton is an ancient church that seeks to be at the heart of the community serving the whole Parish of Kings Nympton.
We are a 'small pilgrim place' and invite anyone to enjoy the beautiful churchyard and church.
The minister responsible for this church is the Team Rector, Revd Dr Michael Grandey.
Find out more about us, and our Mission Community, at https://missioncommunity.weebly.com/
Pubs in King's Nympton Parish
Grove Inn
Thatched, Grade II listed 17th-century inn, with low beams, flagstone floors, an open fire in winter and a sunny seating area at the front. A recent local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year and Cider Pub of the Year, it currently has two real ale...