English Heritage sites near Thelbridge Parish
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
17 miles from Thelbridge Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
GRIMSPOUND
20 miles from Thelbridge 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.
HOUND TOR DESERTED MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
21 miles from Thelbridge Parish
The remains of four 13th century stone farmsteads, on land originally farmed in the Bronze Age. This isolated Dartmoor hamlet was probably abandoned in the early 15th century.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
23 miles from Thelbridge 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 Thelbridge 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 Thelbridge Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
Churches in Thelbridge Parish
St David, Thelbridge
Thelbridge
01884861383
https://www.littledartchurches.org.uk/
Set amid the rolling mid-Devon countryside, the gargoyles set at each corner of the tower present an intimidating feature peering ferociously down on all who enter the church. Frequent visitors appreciate the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of this country church, which is always open - during normal times.
Dating from the late 13th century, the first recorded priest is Sir William de Thellebrigge, instituted as Rector on the 2nd of May 1280. The present building was largely restored between 1871 and 1873 and whilst it retains some 14th century features it is described as largely 15th century.
We have small but loyal congregation offering a monthly traditional holy communion and a monthly service of morning prayer again using traditional language, we look forward to welcoming you.
Pubs in Thelbridge Parish
Thelbridge Cross Inn
, North Devon, Witheridge, EX17 4SQ
(01884) 860316
thelbridgexinn.co.uk