English Heritage sites near Halse Parish
CLEEVE ABBEY
9 miles from Halse 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
10 miles from Halse Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
13 miles from Halse 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, YARN MARKET
13 miles from Halse Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
14 miles from Halse 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.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
18 miles from Halse 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.
Churches in Halse Parish
St James the Less
Church Hill
Halse
01823 400305
A Grade I listed church, light and airy, with some wall painting and a selection of Stained glass windows from different eras There are 6 bells This is a welcoming church with fast acting heating and a variety of services to suit all tastes. the large churchyard includes public footpaths and memorial stones from the early 1800's with some table tombs the views from the churchyard are stunning The church is unlocked during the day.