English Heritage sites near Templeton Parish
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
19 miles from Templeton 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.
CLEEVE ABBEY
19 miles from Templeton 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.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
19 miles from Templeton 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
19 miles from Templeton Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
DAWS CASTLE
21 miles from Templeton Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
22 miles from Templeton Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
Churches in Templeton Parish
St Margaret's
The Parish of Templeton consists of the village which has about 15 houses and the Church of St Margaret, the hamlet of Templeton Bridge which is about one mile North West of the village with 8 houses, and the surrounding countryside which has a mixture of traditional Devon farms and smallholdings. The total area is about 5 square miles and the number of people in the Parish is about 110.
The Church
St Margaret’s Church was originally built in the 13th Century by the Knights of the Templar when returning from the Holy Land. The Church started as a chapel which was attached to Witheridge. It fell into disrepair and was “beautified” in 1740. However, within 100 years it was again in need of major repair. In 1878 this work was completed. Since then the fabric has been well maintained and any necessary work has been carried out in good time.
Services
There are usually two services each month, one of which is Morning Prayer and Holy Communion and the other is a Family Service using the 1928 prayer book or the Exe Valley Family Service Sheet. All Bible readings are read by members of the congregation. The hymns are chosen from either Junior Praise or Complete Anglican Hymns old and new. Coffee and biscuits are provided for the congregation after each service.
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No churches found in Templeton Parish