English Heritage sites near Upton Parish
CLEEVE ABBEY
7 miles from Upton 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.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
8 miles from Upton 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
9 miles from Upton Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
9 miles from Upton 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.
DAWS CASTLE
9 miles from Upton Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
BLACKBURY CAMP
26 miles from Upton Parish
An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.
Churches in Upton Parish
St James Church, Upton
Upton
01398 322867
http://www.dulvertonbenefice.org.uk
The church of St James, Upton is a Victorian building, built to respond to the needs of the community at that time. Sadly the community has shrunk hugely but when we meet the congregation is lively and amazingly numerous. We still joyfully gather four times a year for services.
Rector: The Revd Dowell Conning MTh 01398 322867
Assistant Curate: The Revd Martin Collett 01398 324211
Pubs in Upton Parish
Lowtrow Cross Inn
A wonderful remote period period pub with a range of locally sourced food on the menu and three real ales.
Theories differ as to how the Lowtrow Cross name came about but perhaps the most plausible explanation has a historical basis. Ralei...