English Heritage sites near Plymtree Parish
BLACKBURY CAMP
11 miles from Plymtree Parish
An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.
CLEEVE ABBEY
23 miles from Plymtree 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.
HOUND TOR DESERTED MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
25 miles from Plymtree Parish
The remains of four 13th century stone farmsteads, on land originally farmed in the Bronze Age. This isolated Dartmoor hamlet was probably abandoned in the early 15th century.
DAWS CASTLE
25 miles from Plymtree 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
25 miles from Plymtree 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
25 miles from Plymtree Parish
Fine 17th century timber-framed octagonal market hall that is a monument to Dunster's once-flourishing cloth trade.
Churches in Plymtree Parish
St John the Baptist
Village centre
Plymtree
Exeter
http://www.plymtree.org.uk/st-john-the-baptist
The Church
Much of present Church of St John the Baptist dates from 14th and 15th centuries. It has developed from a much earlier structure possibly Saxon or Norman, parts of which can still be seen today. The first rector was appointed in1261. It was included in Simon Jenkins' book "1000 Best Churches", published in 1999, and in "Devon's Fifty Best Churches" by Dr Todd Gray in 2011.
The Church visitors' book includes many comments about the beauty, tranquillity, peace and atmosphere of the church building, whether visiting for worship or more casually. Amongst the characteristics of the church are:
• A listed beautiful medieval building with tower and unusual Tudor style windows to the north.
• Carved medieval rood screen complete with original paintings on the panels.
• Many of the wooden pews have medieval carved ends. There is seating for about 100 without additional chairs.
• There is an organ which was installed in 1979 and is used regularly in worship, supplemented by the use of pre recorded CDs.
• The outside of the tower includes a rare statue of the Madonna and Child, which underwent a programme of conservation in 1992 and consequently won the John Betjeman Award from the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.
• There are six bells in the tower which are rung on special occasions.
The Fellowship
There is one service on each Sunday. Each month these include two Communion Services and one Morning Prayer, all from Common Worship, and a more informal Family Service with an occasional Family Communion.
The Church is the centre of the community and is often full to overflowing at weddings and funerals. Baptisms are also well attended.
There are informal groups which meet for fellowship at various times; eg a Lent study group.
Plymtree is one of six parishes in the Dunkeswell Mission Community.
Pubs in Plymtree Parish
Blacksmith's Arms
Nestled in beautiful countryside in the attractive village of Plymtree and sought after by locals, ramblers and visitors, this traditional pub embraces the atmosphere of true village life. It features a range of 14 local ales, with three on...