English Heritage sites near Staplegrove Parish
CLEEVE ABBEY
13 miles from Staplegrove 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
14 miles from Staplegrove Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
14 miles from Staplegrove 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.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
17 miles from Staplegrove 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
17 miles from Staplegrove Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
17 miles from Staplegrove 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.
Churches in Staplegrove Parish
St John’s, Staplegrove
St. John the Evangelist Church
Manor Road
Staplegrove
Taunton
01823 771968
https://www.snfchurches.org
We are situated in the north-west corner of Taunton and just beyond the edge of the town. We are part of the Benefice of Staplegrove with Norton Fitzwarren, the wider Deanery of Taunton and the Diocese of Bath and Wells. Our churches enjoy very good links with Staplegrove Church School and Norton Fitzwarren Church School.
We are a lively Christian community committed to worshipping God and serving our community. We host a number of regular activities and events throughout the year, with something for everyone.
St. John's Church building was reordered in 2017, when the fixed pews were removed and replaced with oak chairs and movable pews. A beautiful stone floor was laid over underfloor heating and the Victorian tiles relaid in the Chancel. We have a new altar with supports made from the original carved pew ends, which was dedicated by Bishop Peter in September 2018. The work has produced a large light (and warm) usable space which we hope will benefit the wider community.
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Our new Rector, Paul Irving, was licensed in 2022 by the Bishop of Taunton.
Pubs in Staplegrove Parish
Staplegrove Inn
Staplegrove Inn, Taunton