English Heritage sites near Haselbury Plucknett Parish

Muchelney Abbey

MUCHELNEY ABBEY

9 miles from Haselbury Plucknett 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.

Sherborne Old Castle

SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE

11 miles from Haselbury Plucknett Parish

Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.

Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows

WINTERBOURNE POOR LOT BARROWS

14 miles from Haselbury Plucknett Parish

A 'cemetery' of 44 Bronze Age burial mounds of varying types and sizes, straddling the A35 main road.

The Nine Stones

THE NINE STONES

15 miles from Haselbury Plucknett Parish

Now in a wooded glade, this small prehistoric circle of nine standing stones was constructed around 4,000 years ago and is surrounded by a mysterious air. Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows are nearby.

Kingston Russell Stone Circle

KINGSTON RUSSELL STONE CIRCLE

16 miles from Haselbury Plucknett Parish

A late Neolithic or early Bronze Age circle of 18 fallen stones, on a hilltop overlooking Abbotsbury and the sea.

Abbotsbury Abbey Remains

ABBOTSBURY ABBEY REMAINS

17 miles from Haselbury Plucknett Parish

Part of a monastic building, perhaps the abbot’s lodging, of Benedictine Abbotsbury Abbey, Henry VIII ordered its destruction during the Dissolution in 1538. St Catherine's Chapel is nearby.


Churches in Haselbury Plucknett Parish

Middle Chinnock: St Margaret

2 miles S of A303 and 1 mile N of A30. Middle Chinnock Between Crewkerne and Yeovil
07485789968
http://www.hamhillchurches.org

This ancient church is situated in the middle of the small village of Middle Chinnock - and party of the benefice of Norton sub Hamdon, Chiselborough, Middle Chinnock and West Chinnock.
St Michael & All Angels

Church Lane Haselbury Plucknett Crewkerne
https://www.stbartscrewkerne.org/our-benefice-churches

St Michael and All Angels is a delightful Church set in South Somerset. One of the most interesting things about the Church is that in the 12th century it was the home of the famous Medieval holy man, Wulfric, who lived in what is now the vestry for 24 years.


Pubs in Haselbury Plucknett Parish

Haselbury Mill

Haselbury Plucknett, TA18 7NY
(01460) 77095
haselburymill.co.uk/restaurant/windy-mil...

A rustic 17th century medieval bar called "Windy Millers" nestles in the depths of the old mill. Windy Millers has a range of home made pies, wood fire cooked pizza and gourmet burgers.
White Horse

North Street, Haselbury Plucknett, TA18 7RJ
(01460) 78873
thewhitehorsehaselbury.co.uk

A family run 17th century coaching inn, situated in the pretty rural Somerset village of Haselbury Plucknett. Cosy roaring fire in the winter and a pretty rose garden in the summer. The menu combines fine dining with simple classic pub food...