English Heritage sites near North Molton Parish

Dunster Gallox Bridge

DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE

18 miles from North Molton 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

DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS

18 miles from North Molton 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

DUNSTER, YARN MARKET

18 miles from North Molton Parish

Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.

Cleeve Abbey

CLEEVE ABBEY

20 miles from North Molton 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.

Daws Castle

DAWS CASTLE

22 miles from North Molton Parish

Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.

Okehampton Castle

OKEHAMPTON CASTLE

24 miles from North Molton Parish

Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.


Churches in North Molton Parish

All Saints North Molton

Back Lane North Molton South Molton
01769 550139
http://edgemoorparishes.org.uk

About our Church

All Saints North Molton was built over 600 years ago and is a beautiful church that can be seen for many miles with a splendid tower of nearly 30 metres. Due to the length of time the church has been in existence, the history of the churchyard is amazing and the descendants of those buried are now scattered around the globe and yet are very interested and engaged with the current activities of the church. The church often attracts visitors who are all welcome.

North Molton has a thriving population and the church is well attended for the weekly Holy Communion at 10am on a Sunday and also on a Wednesday at 9:30am. The church is filled with villagers and visiting friends and families during high days and holidays and we have an open, all-inclusive approach to worship. Our patronal festival is late October when we also have the church bazaar. North Molton regularly hosts additional services for special occasions and we are happy to welcome visiting choirs or bell-ringers.

Due to the size of the church, we frequently open the doors to concerts, talks, recitals and other evening activities and these are well attended by the local community.

Those that have moved to the village or are visiting have often commented on the spiritual atmosphere within All Saints and we enjoy people visiting the church which is open daily from approximately 8am - 6pm. Please do come and visit and rest awhile with us.

A brief history of the Church of All Saints

The church was built in the 1400s and the ninety foot tower houses a peel of six bells. On the south face there is a carving of the Virgin and Child which survived the destruction of the Reformation. All three rooves are very old and of the waggon type, with carved bosses of leaf and floral design. The arcades are early sixteenth century and not perpendicular as some deviate up to fourteen inches but successive architects from 1590 have pronounced them stable. The octagonal font dates from 1490 and is elaborately carved to donate ‘All Saints'. On the west end is a clock that was built in Barnstaple in 1564 for £6.

Address:

Fore Street, North Molton, Devon EX36 3HP

Churchwarden:

John Fox


Pubs in North Molton Parish

Miners Arms

East Street, North Molton, North Molton, EX36 3HT

A 350 year old inn, situated in an old mining village on the southern edge of Exmoor National Park. Closed in September 2018. Opening times:
Poltimore Arms

Yarde Down, Brayford, Devon, Yarde Down, EX36 3HA
None

Dating back from the 13th century, this old coaching inn lies in a remote area of glorious Exmoor countryside. Ivy-clad beamed pub is so remote it generates its own electricity, and water is from a spring. The Poltimore arms is an atmospher...
Poltimore Inn

East Street, North Molton, EX36 3HR
(01598) 740338
thepoltimoreinnnorthmolton.co.uk

Situated in the pretty Exmoor village of North Molton, The Poltimore Inn is an attractive country pub with a welcoming atmosphere. The long bar and seating area, leads off to a snug and then through to the 70 seater restaurant/function room...