English Heritage sites near Exminster Parish

Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village

HOUND TOR DESERTED MEDIEVAL VILLAGE

13 miles from Exminster Parish

The remains of four 13th century stone farmsteads, on land originally farmed in the Bronze Age. This isolated Dartmoor hamlet was probably abandoned in the early 15th century.

Grimspound

GRIMSPOUND

15 miles from Exminster 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.

Blackbury Camp

BLACKBURY CAMP

16 miles from Exminster Parish

An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.

Kirkham House, Paignton

KIRKHAM HOUSE, PAIGNTON

17 miles from Exminster Parish

This late medieval stone house, afterwards split into three cottages was restored in the 1960s.

Berry Pomeroy Castle

BERRY POMEROY CASTLE

17 miles from Exminster Parish

Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.

Totnes Castle

TOTNES CASTLE

19 miles from Exminster Parish

A classic Norman motte and bailey castle, founded soon after the Conquest to overawe the Saxon town. A later stone shell-keep crowns its steep mound, giving views across the town to the River Dart.


Churches in Exminster Parish

St Martin

Pubs in Exminster Parish

Royal Oak Inn

Main Road, Exminster, EX6 8DX
(01392) 832205
royaloakexminster.com/

Large pub at southern end of village with L shaped front bar and large restaurant area behind, part of which can be used as a skittle alley. Several outside areas with a garden and patios. Food is served all day. Additional info: Owned by...
Stowey Arms

Main Road, Exminster, EX6 8AT
(01392) 824970
thestoweyarms.co.uk/

Large friendly family thatched inn pub that caters for food and fine ales. Tables in garden and front patio. Large car park to the front.
Turf Hotel

Turf Lock, Exminster, EX6 8EE
(01392) 833128
turfpub.net

This is a splendid riverside pub serving several tasty real ales and good, interesting food. The extensive view across the estuary makes this a pub to really savour on a nice day. It's location on the SW coastal path is a bonus for walkers....