English Heritage sites near Huish Episcopi Parish

Muchelney Abbey

MUCHELNEY ABBEY

2 miles from Huish Episcopi 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.

Glastonbury Tribunal

GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL

9 miles from Huish Episcopi 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.

Meare Fish House

MEARE FISH HOUSE

9 miles from Huish Episcopi 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.

Sherborne Old Castle

SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE

15 miles from Huish Episcopi 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.

Nunney Castle

NUNNEY CASTLE

23 miles from Huish Episcopi 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.

Daws Castle

DAWS CASTLE

24 miles from Huish Episcopi Parish

Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.


Churches in Huish Episcopi Parish

The Blessed Virgin Mary

Field Road Huish Episcopi Langport
01458 251399
https://langport-somerset.chessck.co.uk/

The church of St. Mary is a typical Somerset stone church. Established in Norman times, it is believed to have been built on a Saxon site. It is in an area renowned for small abbeys such as Muchelney and Athelney.
The tower is an outstanding example of Perpendicular architecture with some fine stone tracery. Such is its importance that it was on a Post Office stamp featuring British Architecture - Village Churches in June 1971.
In addition to the tower there are some fine Victorian stained glass windows including one by Burne Jones of the Nativity.
The main east window is traditional stained glass with a Crucifixion scene dedicated to three children from one family who died within a fortnight of each other on the 1870's.
The Michell's were a famous military family and the Kelways known as suppliers of peony roses and irises to Queen Victoria were also generous donors of stained glass. A large white marble pillar identifies the Kelway family grave.
A recent burial was that of Charles Sisson poet who lived in Langport.
The bells are used regularly for Sunday services and are used for practise on Wednesday evenings. There are 8 bells, the oldest being cast in the 1600's.

Within the parish is the large historic chapel to St. Mary's, All Saints church on the Hill. Open much of the week and occasionally used for worship it is well worth visiting. It is under the control of The Church Conservation Trust.

St Mary's is the parish church of Huish Episcopi cum Langport. Langport is the commercial and social centre of this growing rural community. The parish has two community facilities in the town. All Saints Hall is used by several organisations and on Thursdays there is a morning market. Our main mission and outreach  work is done at the Angel on Bow Street, Langport. It is a cafe open to the public ( Wednesday to Saturday) and run by an army of volunteers from the various parishes Langport, other denominations and other supporters. In addition various groups meet there for social, youth and community events.

<span style="font-size: 1rem;"> The Angel is being prepared for a major renovation but will continue to serve locals and visitors alike, do visit the Angel!</span>


Pubs in Huish Episcopi Parish

Kelways Inn

Somerton Road, Langport, TA10 9SJ
(01458) 252144

The building dates from around 1850 and part of this former agricultural nursery complex was converted to a pub in 1997. This is a traditional pub with ample indoors and outdoors seating, flagstone floors and a wood burning stove. Dogs are...
Rose & Crown

Huish Episcopi, TA10 9QT
(01458) 250494
elisroseandcrown.co.uk

17th-century thatched inn known locally as "Eli's" after the former owner Eli Scott who took over the family pub in 1920 and the pub is still in the same family. The hub of the pub is the rare counterless flagstoned taproom (one of only eig...
Thai Mango

Somerton Road, Langport, TA10 9SJ
(01458) 252885
thaimango.co.uk/

Thai Mango Riverside restaurant opened in August 2014 at Bow Wharf, Langport, offering authentic Thai food. Thai Mango has relocated to Old Kelways, Somerton Road, Langport, as Thai Mango Restaurant and Bar. Singha keg beer available.