English Heritage sites near Over Stowey Parish
DAWS CASTLE
8 miles from Over Stowey Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
CLEEVE ABBEY
9 miles from Over Stowey 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 Over Stowey 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
12 miles from Over Stowey Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
13 miles from Over Stowey 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.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
17 miles from Over Stowey Parish
The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.
Churches in Over Stowey Parish
St Peter & St Paul
Ours is a traditional, rural parish church situated in the heart of the pretty village of Over Stowey, which nestles at the foot of the Quantock Hills (an area of outstanding natural beauty). A place of worship for over a thousand years the church of St Peter and St Paul is soaked in prayer and the atmosphere of this historic building is one of peace and tranquility.
A service is held here every Sunday. You are assured of a warm welcome.
No churches found in Over Stowey Parish