English Heritage sites near Rackenford Parish
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
18 miles from Rackenford 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 BUTTER CROSS
18 miles from Rackenford 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.
DUNSTER, YARN MARKET
18 miles from Rackenford Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
CLEEVE ABBEY
18 miles from Rackenford 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
20 miles from Rackenford Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
22 miles from Rackenford Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
Churches in Rackenford Parish
All Saints
Pubs in Rackenford Parish
Rackenford Club
Well supported club that is home to local skittles and darts teams. The pleasant bar area has a television and an open fire at one end, skittle alley, pool table, etc. at the other. A beer festival is held in August each year.
Stag Inn
Rackenford, Rackenford, EX16 8DT
(01884) 881639
thestagdevon.co.uk