English Heritage sites near Shepton Montague Parish
NUNNEY CASTLE
9 miles from Shepton Montague Parish
Picturesque moated castle built in the 1370s. Held for the King during the Civil War, falling to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: the gun-damaged wall finally collapsing on Christmas Day 1910.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
10 miles from Shepton Montague Parish
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
13 miles from Shepton Montague Parish
Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
13 miles from Shepton Montague Parish
The principal parts of a small stone manor house, probably begun about 1370 for William Latimer, Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. The hall and solar chamber display outstandingly fine timber roofs.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
16 miles from Shepton Montague Parish
The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
16 miles from Shepton Montague Parish
Set in landscaped grounds beside a lake in peaceful Wiltshire countryside, these 14th century ruins provide a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike.
Churches in Shepton Montague Parish
St Peter's Shepton Montague
Pubs in Shepton Montague Parish
Montague Inn
Towns End, Shepton Montague, BA9 8JW
(01749) 813213
themontagueinn.co.uk