English Heritage sites near Christow Parish

Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village

HOUND TOR DESERTED MEDIEVAL VILLAGE

6 miles from Christow 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.

Grimspound

GRIMSPOUND

8 miles from Christow Parish

The best known of many Dartmoor prehistoric settlements, Grimspound dates from the late Bronze Age. The remains of 24 stone houses survive within a massive boundary wall.

Berry Pomeroy Castle

BERRY POMEROY CASTLE

13 miles from Christow Parish

Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.

Totnes Castle

TOTNES CASTLE

14 miles from Christow Parish

A classic Norman motte and bailey castle, founded soon after the Conquest to overawe the Saxon town. A later stone shell-keep crowns its steep mound, giving views across the town to the River Dart.

Kirkham House, Paignton

KIRKHAM HOUSE, PAIGNTON

15 miles from Christow Parish

This late medieval stone house, afterwards split into three cottages was restored in the 1960s.

Okehampton Castle

OKEHAMPTON CASTLE

16 miles from Christow Parish

Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.


Churches in Christow Parish

St James, Christow

Christow Exeter
01392 832332

Welcome to St James Church, Christow! We invite you to join us in worship as we listen to God in word and sacrament. We pray that our services and worship will deepen our love for God and our neighbour and equip us to serve our communities in the way of Jesus Christ.

We believe that every human being is a beloved child of God; we take very seriously our responsibility to keep people safe. Christow Parochial Church Council (PCC) fully recognises and accepts the House of Bishops' Safeguarding Policy Statement "Promoting a Safer Church" (2017) and is committed to complying with the current Church of England and Diocesan safeguarding policies and practice guidance. For further details see Safeguarding.


Pubs in Christow Parish

Artichoke Inn

Village Road, Christow, EX6 7NF
(01647) 253194
artichokechristow.co.uk

Lovely old 12th-century thatched pub in the centre of this tranquil Teign Valley village, that abounds with thatched properties. A warm welcome and comfortable interior with warming wood burner in the winter months and pleasant beer garden...
Teign House Inn

Teign Valley Road, Christow, EX6 7PL
(01647) 252286
teignhouseinn.co.uk

On the edge of Dartmoor in the scenic Teign Valley lies this very welcoming, atmospheric country pub with exposed beams and warming log fire in winter. The pub’s supported strongly by the locals with a large garden attracting families and l...