English Heritage sites near Dunsford Parish
HOUND TOR DESERTED MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
8 miles from Dunsford 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
9 miles from Dunsford 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.
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
15 miles from Dunsford Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
BERRY POMEROY CASTLE
17 miles from Dunsford Parish
Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.
TOTNES CASTLE
18 miles from Dunsford 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
19 miles from Dunsford Parish
This late medieval stone house, afterwards split into three cottages was restored in the 1960s.
Churches in Dunsford Parish
St Mary, Dunsford
Welcome to St Mary's, Dunsford!<span style="font-size: 1rem;"> 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.</span>
People of all ages are welcome to visit our well-loved, friendly, Fair-trade church.
<span style="font-size: 1rem;">Our mission is to grow in prayer, introduced people to Jesus and serve others with joy.</span>
<span style="font-size: 1rem;">We believe that every human being is a beloved child of God; we take very seriously our responsibility to keep people safe. Dunsford 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 </span>Safeguarding<span style="font-size: 1rem;">.</span>
Pubs in Dunsford Parish
Royal Oak Inn
A large brick and stone built free house in the centre of a delightful village. The pub consists of a central bar with three separate seating areas, each laid out differently; plus a pool room at a lower level. As well as its good pub grub...