English Heritage sites near Compton Bishop Parish

Meare Fish House

MEARE FISH HOUSE

9 miles from Compton Bishop Parish

The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.

Glastonbury Tribunal

GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL

11 miles from Compton Bishop Parish

Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.

Stanton Drew Circles and Cove

STANTON DREW CIRCLES AND COVE

13 miles from Compton Bishop Parish

Although this is the third largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone ‘cove’ of Stanton Drew in Somerset are surprisingly little known. The Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter, is one of the largest stone circles in the country and has 26 surviving upright stones. Yet recent surveys have revealed that the circles and cove were just part of a much more elaborate and important ritual site than had previously been imagined.

Temple Church

TEMPLE CHURCH

16 miles from Compton Bishop Parish

The 'leaning tower' and walls of this large late medieval church survived bombing during the Second World War. The graveyard is now a peaceful public garden.

Muchelney Abbey

MUCHELNEY ABBEY

18 miles from Compton Bishop 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.

Stoney Littleton Long Barrow

STONEY LITTLETON LONG BARROW

21 miles from Compton Bishop Parish

One of the finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb, with its multiple burial chambers open to view. Bring a torch and experience the burial chambers at first hand.


Churches in Compton Bishop Parish

St Andrew, Compton Bishop

Church Lane Compton Bishop
(01934) 733973
http://www.crookpeakparish.org.uk/

A beautiful church in a beautiful setting in a hollow under Crook Peak.
The Church dates from soon after 1200 AD, but has been added to through the centuries.
A really peacful haven.
St Andrew's is the largest church in Crook Peak United Parish.


Pubs in Compton Bishop Parish

New Inn

Old Coach Road, Cross, BS26 2EE
(01934) 732455
newinncross.co.uk

Roadside inn since the 1620's on the A38, close to the historic medieval town of Axbridge. Popular for its extensive food menu served all day until 9pm (8pm Sun) it usually has four guest beers that can often be adventurous and rare for the...
White Hart

Old Coach Road, Cross, BS26 2EE
(01934) 733108
whitehartcross.co.uk/

17th century inn re-opened in 2019 after refurbishment. Said to be haunted by one of Hanging Judge Jefferys' victims. Large car park opposite. Inside, games bar on right with pool and darts. Door marked "Public" leads to a more lounge type...