English Heritage sites near Misterton Parish
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
11 miles from Misterton 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.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
13 miles from Misterton Parish
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.
WINTERBOURNE POOR LOT BARROWS
14 miles from Misterton Parish
A 'cemetery' of 44 Bronze Age burial mounds of varying types and sizes, straddling the A35 main road.
THE NINE STONES
15 miles from Misterton Parish
Now in a wooded glade, this small prehistoric circle of nine standing stones was constructed around 4,000 years ago and is surrounded by a mysterious air. Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows are nearby.
KINGSTON RUSSELL STONE CIRCLE
15 miles from Misterton Parish
A late Neolithic or early Bronze Age circle of 18 fallen stones, on a hilltop overlooking Abbotsbury and the sea.
ABBOTSBURY ABBEY REMAINS
16 miles from Misterton Parish
Part of a monastic building, perhaps the abbot’s lodging, of Benedictine Abbotsbury Abbey, Henry VIII ordered its destruction during the Dissolution in 1538. St Catherine's Chapel is nearby.
Churches in Misterton Parish
Pubs in Misterton Parish
Globe Inn
This 17th century grade 2 listed building is a traditional and friendly village local. Very much a sporting pub and base for the village football team. Very close to Crewkerne station on the Exeter - London line.
Old Stagecoach Inn
The premises as a pub is closed.
Currently operates as a Bed and Breakfast and there is a choice of 13 rooms at the rear of the pub. Very close to Crewkerne railway station and the Monarchs Way long distance footpath.