English Heritage sites near Thornfalcon Parish
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
9 miles from Thornfalcon 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
16 miles from Thornfalcon 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
17 miles from Thornfalcon 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.
CLEEVE ABBEY
18 miles from Thornfalcon 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
18 miles from Thornfalcon Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
BLACKBURY CAMP
20 miles from Thornfalcon Parish
An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.
Churches in Thornfalcon Parish
Holy Cross
Church Lane
Thornfalcon
01823 444793
http://www.crtbenefice.org.uk
For details of all services and events at Holy Cross, Thornfalcon and other churches in our benefice please go to our website.
Pubs in Thornfalcon Parish
Nags Head Tavern
The Nag’s Head is a 17th-century family and dog friendly free house. It offers two restaurant areas, a bar area, garden and large function room (with or without a skittle alley), and serves locally-sourced and home-cooked food.