English Heritage sites near Corfe Parish
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
13 miles from Corfe 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.
BLACKBURY CAMP
17 miles from Corfe Parish
An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.
CLEEVE ABBEY
18 miles from Corfe 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
19 miles from Corfe Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
20 miles from Corfe 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.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
21 miles from Corfe Parish
Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.
Churches in Corfe Parish
St Nicholas
B 3170 North end of the village
Corfe
Taunton
01823 421757
http://www.blackdownbenefice.org
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Pubs in Corfe Parish
Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club
Large bar and dining room that caters for members, guests and visiting golf societies. The outside terrace has wonderful views of the Somerset countryside. Visitors are welcome but check that there are no private functions taking place and...
White Hart Inn
A traditional country pub in the village of Corfe nestling on the edge of the Blackdown Hills on the B3170. Traditional home cooked food. Three ales mainly from the West Country which may vary from time to time.