English Heritage sites near Beaworthy Parish
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
6 miles from Beaworthy 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
8 miles from Beaworthy 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.
LAUNCESTON CASTLE
12 miles from Beaworthy Parish
Launceston Castle dominates the surrounding landscape. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest, unusual in that during rebuilding one tower was constructed with the remains of the older.
MERRIVALE PREHISTORIC SETTLEMENT
15 miles from Beaworthy Parish
The group of monuments at Merrivale is one of the finest on Dartmoor: side by side here are the remains of a Bronze Age settlement and a complex of ritual sites.
PENHALLAM MANOR
16 miles from Beaworthy Parish
The low and grass-covered but complete ground-plan of a moated 13th-century manor house, in a delightful woodland setting.
GRIMSPOUND
17 miles from Beaworthy 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.
Churches in Beaworthy Parish
St Alban
St Alban's Church is located in the hamlet of Beaworthy, on country roads leading from Halwill Junction and the A3079. It is a much loved and well cared for church, with a small but committed congregation.
The church is ideal for Christenings, Weddings or Memorial Services, because of its medium size, quiet location, and convenient parking by the lovely churchyard.
"The parish of Beaworthy is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Exeter's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."
No churches found in Beaworthy Parish