English Heritage sites near Somerton Parish
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
4 miles from Somerton 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.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
6 miles from Somerton 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.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
8 miles from Somerton 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.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
12 miles from Somerton Parish
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.
NUNNEY CASTLE
19 miles from Somerton Parish
Picturesque moated castle built in the 1370s. Held for the King during the Civil War, falling to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: the gun-damaged wall finally collapsing on Christmas Day 1910.
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
22 miles from Somerton Parish
The principal parts of a small stone manor house, probably begun about 1370 for William Latimer, Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. The hall and solar chamber display outstandingly fine timber roofs.
Churches in Somerton Parish
St Michael & All Angels
The Market Place
Somerton
01458273499
http://www.stmichaelssomerton.co.uk
St Michael and All Angels Church is located in the heart of Somerton, the 'Ancient Royal Town of Wessex'. Parts of the church building date from the early 13th century, whilst other parts have been added as recently as 2004. As well as housing regular worship for all ages and being a tranquil place for prayer, the church is also used for concerts throughout the year. For more information go to the web address www.stmichaelssomerton.co.uk or use the link on this site.
Pubs in Somerton Parish
Etsome Arms
Globe Inn
Market Place, Somerton, TA11 7LX
(01458) 273545
theglobeinnsomerton.com
Market Bar
Royal Oak
West Street, Somerton, TA11 6NA
(01458) 273316
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Unicorn Hotel
West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR
(01458) 272101
unicornhotel.co.uk
White Hart Inn
Market Place, Somerton, TA11 7LX
(01458) 272273
whitehartsomerton.com