English Heritage sites near Churchstow Parish
TOTNES CASTLE
10 miles from Churchstow Parish
A classic Norman motte and bailey castle, founded soon after the Conquest to overawe the Saxon town. A later stone shell-keep crowns its steep mound, giving views across the town to the River Dart.
BAYARD'S COVE FORT
11 miles from Churchstow Parish
Picturesquely sited on the quayside at Darmouth, this Tudor artillery fort once contained heavy guns to protect the prosperous harbour town from attack.
DARTMOUTH CASTLE
11 miles from Churchstow Parish
Beautifully located fortresses on the edge of the river. For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth.
BERRY POMEROY CASTLE
13 miles from Churchstow Parish
Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.
KIRKHAM HOUSE, PAIGNTON
14 miles from Churchstow Parish
This late medieval stone house, afterwards split into three cottages was restored in the 1960s.
ROYAL CITADEL, PLYMOUTH
15 miles from Churchstow Parish
A dramatic 17th-century fortress built to defend the coastline from the Dutch, and keep watch on a recently rebellious town. Still in use by the military today.
Churches in Churchstow Parish
St Mary
Churchstow
Kingsbridge
01548 562727
St Mary's Church was built in the 14th century and is a fine example of churches built during this time in the South Hams district. The building is made using local dark slate. It is a Grade II* listed building. As the church is situated atop a high ridge, the village was thereafter named "Church-stow". In 1220, Churchstow was the parent town of Kingsbridge.
Pubs in Churchstow Parish
Church House Inn
Churchstow, TQ7 3QW
(01548) 852237
churchhouse-churchstow.com