English Heritage sites near Huish Episcopi Parish
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rose & Crown
Huish Episcopi, TA10 9QT
(01458) 250494
elisroseandcrown.co.uk
Thai Mango
Somerton Road, Langport, TA10 9SJ
(01458) 252885
thaimango.co.uk/