English Heritage sites near Chittlehamholt Parish
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
16 miles from Chittlehamholt Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
LYDFORD CASTLE AND SAXON TOWN
23 miles from Chittlehamholt Parish
Beautifully sited on the fringe of Dartmoor, Lydford boasts three defensive features. Near the centre is a 13th-century tower on a mound, built as a prison.
GRIMSPOUND
24 miles from Chittlehamholt 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.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
26 miles from Chittlehamholt 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
26 miles from Chittlehamholt 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
26 miles from Chittlehamholt Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
Churches in Chittlehamholt Parish
St John The Baptist
Chittlehamholt
South Molton
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The Church, built in 1838, stands about ¼ mile from the village, adjacent to the Manor. Designed by R D Gould of Barnstaple it is regarded as a fine example of this architect's work and a good example of a typical Victorian Church.
Viewed from the outside it is a tall rectangular stone building with a small Sanctuary at the East end and a vestry on the north side. It is built of stone with a pitched slate roof.
Inside it has a centre aisle and plain, stained pine pews. Seven large lancet windows with lancet triplets at the East and West ends give a very light Church. The pale plaster walls and white ceiling provide a very spacious and pleasing effect, which is enhanced by this lightness. A plain, open white and gold screen separates the nave and chancel. There is a two manual pipe organ in the chancel, above which is a large wall hanging of modern design.
Services are based on Common Worship using permitted variations within this and with Lay participation.
The minister responsible for this church is the Team Vicar, Revd David Coleman.
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Pubs in Chittlehamholt Parish
Exeter Inn
Traditional 16th Century coaching inn on the old road from Barnstaple to Exeter with 4 cosy eating areas and a pleasant south-facing patio. The food is locally sourced, home cooked and varies with the seasons. The pub retains many of the or...