English Heritage sites near Nettlecombe Parish
CLEEVE ABBEY
2 miles from Nettlecombe 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
4 miles from Nettlecombe Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
5 miles from Nettlecombe 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, YARN MARKET
6 miles from Nettlecombe Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
6 miles from Nettlecombe 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.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
25 miles from Nettlecombe 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.
Churches in Nettlecombe Parish
St Mary's, Nettlecombe
Nettlecombe is the northwestern Parish in the Quantock Towers Benefice and lies at the northeast corner of the Exmoor National Park and comprises several hamlets, isolated farms and house, but no village.
The church is built of local Old Red Sandstone and dates from the late 12th Century.There are many interesting features in the church but the seven sacrament font is unusual for the area. The medieval effigies have been undergoing restoration thanks to grants including the National Lottery.The 15th century Nettlecombe chalice and paten - the oldest known pieces of hall-marked church plate in the UK - are now kept in the Victoria & Albert Museum.
We are fortunate that the church can remain open for visitors due to the proximity of the active Field Studies Center based in Nettlecombe Court which is next to the church. There is parking around the church but we ask visitors to be mindful of the activity that happens at the Court which includes coach and minibus transport. If you wish to make a special visit and want to check the church will be free of any activities please contact via this page or as below.
We hold services most Sundays. We have a small but loyal congregation of around 10 -12 (pre - Covid). We have a lovely restored organ and are fortunate to be able to have an organist at every service and always willing to hear of any other organists in the area.
We have an annual fete and regular musical events which are well supported by the local community and wider area.
Churchwarden Jane Wynne (01984 640743)
Lucy Devitt (01643 821102)
PCC Secretary Clive Thorne
PCC Treasurer Richard Lewis
No churches found in Nettlecombe Parish