English Heritage sites near Curry Mallet Parish
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
7 miles from Curry Mallet 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.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
15 miles from Curry Mallet 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
15 miles from Curry Mallet 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.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
20 miles from Curry Mallet 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.
BLACKBURY CAMP
20 miles from Curry Mallet Parish
An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.
CLEEVE ABBEY
21 miles from Curry Mallet 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.
Churches in Curry Mallet Parish
All Saints Church
Lower Street
Curry Mallet
Taunton
01823 974716
http://www.sevensowers.org.uk/the-churches/curry-mallet/
All Saints Church, Curry Mallet, is a church in the Seven Sowers Benefice which covers Beercrocombe, Curry Mallet, Hatch Beauchamp, Orchard Portman, Staple Fitzpaine, Stoke St Mary (with Thurlbear) and West Hatch. The Benefice is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells in the Church of England.
Contacts:
Incumbent: Revd Joanna Porter 01823 974716 [email protected]
Churchwardens: Mr Michael Bawler 01823 480163
GPS Co-ordinates: Post Code TA3 6TD
For details of services, a calendar of events and full information about the Benefice community and ministry, please click here to view the Benefice web site
Pubs in Curry Mallet Parish
Bell Inn
Pleasant, remote pub with a friendly welcome. Although essentially one room, a large fireplace effectively divides the pub into two spaces. There is a regular quiz night. Guest ales are from the south west and much of the food is also local...