English Heritage sites near Romansleigh Parish
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
19 miles from Romansleigh Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
21 miles from Romansleigh 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
21 miles from Romansleigh 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
21 miles from Romansleigh Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
CLEEVE ABBEY
23 miles from Romansleigh 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.
GRIMSPOUND
24 miles from Romansleigh Parish
The best known of many Dartmoor prehistoric settlements, Grimspound dates from the late Bronze Age. The remains of 24 stone houses survive within a massive boundary wall.
Churches in Romansleigh Parish
St Rumon, Romansleigh
Romansleigh
South Molton
01884 861383
https://www.littledartchurches.org.uk/
The church, dedicated to the Cornish Saint, St Rumon, was rebuilt in 1868 to Ashworth's specification, replacing a 14th century building, which had lost its spire in a storm in 1703, and was now in a state of decay. The present bell chamber, housing three original and three donated bells, was rebuilt on what remained of the 14th century west tower in 1887. A Saxon font, replaced with a more ornate one in1869, still remains in the church. The shaft of a medieval cross stands in the churchyard.
The ancient well of St Rumon sits just outside the churchyard, the water has been used for baptisms.
The church is now a chapel of ease as the governance has been taken over, with the consent of the parish, by Witheridge with Creacombe. There will be a newly formed Friends group to help support the church financially to ensure it stays viable.
The services are held once a month for a small but loyal congregation using Common worship seasonal resources. All are welcome.
A Bible study is held in the village led by Tony Powell please contact him for details.
A rural cinema is held in church from September to March each year with refreshments - just remember to bring gloves and a blanket and possibly a cushion or two!
No churches found in Romansleigh Parish