Just over nine miles from the more well known historical sites of Stourhead and Longleat lies the romantic ruins of a 14th-century moated castle. Set within a quaint village, it’s a must-see on any visit to Somerset! Sir Nikolaus Pevsner described it as “aesthetically the most impressive castle in ...
Haytor Quarry and Tramway: Industrial Heritage on Dartmoor
Close to iconic Haytor, arguably Dartmoor’s most well-known feature, are a number of quarries interlinked by granite tramways, including that of Haytor Quarry itself. These traces of history offer a tantalising glimpse of our industrial heritage that has been reclaimed, in large part, by ...
Noss Mayo: A Picture Postcard Village in the South Hams
Noss Mayo is a ‘must-see’ perfect picture postcard village set in a tranquil area of the South Hams! Steeped in history, teeming with diverse marine life and water sports aplenty, there’s something for everybody. PLACE: NOSS MAYO SETTLEMENT: SMALL VILLAGE DISTRICT: SOUTH HAMS COUNTY: ...
Imber: The Village on Salisbury Plain with No Postcode
Hidden amidst Salisbury Plain, in the very heart of a Ministry of Defence training zone, sits the abandoned village of Imber. Only locals or people of a certain age will have heard of this village and there’s very little publicity to encourage new visitors! PLACE: IMBER SETTLEMENT: ABANDONED ...
Brentor Church: An Iconic Dartmoor Landmark & The Glastonbury of Dartmoor
Perched atop the impressive Brent Tor is the small Church of St. Michael de Rupe. It’s perhaps the most distinctive landmark on Dartmoor and as Pevsner wrote in 1952 is “an exciting sight for miles around”. PLACE: BRENTOR COUNTY: DEVON REGION: SOUTH WEST ENGLAND OS GRID REF: SX 47070 ...