English Heritage sites near Washford Pyne Parish

Okehampton Castle

OKEHAMPTON CASTLE

17 miles from Washford Pyne Parish

Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Grimspound

GRIMSPOUND

20 miles from Washford Pyne 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

HOUND TOR DESERTED MEDIEVAL VILLAGE

20 miles from Washford Pyne 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

DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE

23 miles from Washford Pyne 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

DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS

23 miles from Washford Pyne 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

DUNSTER, YARN MARKET

23 miles from Washford Pyne Parish

Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.


Churches in Washford Pyne Parish

St Peter's Church, Washford Pyne

Pubs in Washford Pyne Parish

Black Dog Inn

Black Dog Village, Black Dog, EX17 4QS
(01884) 860336

A solid, traditional pub at a remote crossroads in a little hamlet with lovely views towards Dartmoor. Tea cups hang from the ceiling beams and horse brasses cover the wide front door. A polypin of real ale often from Dartmoor brewery is al...