English Heritage sites near Lamerton Parish

Lydford Castle and Saxon Town

LYDFORD CASTLE AND SAXON TOWN

6 miles from Lamerton Parish

Beautifully sited on the fringe of Dartmoor, Lydford boasts three defensive features. Near the centre is a 13th-century tower on a mound, built as a prison.

Dupath Well

DUPATH WELL

6 miles from Lamerton Parish

This charming well-house of around 1500 stands over an ancient spring, believed to cure whooping cough.

Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement

MERRIVALE PREHISTORIC SETTLEMENT

7 miles from Lamerton Parish

The group of monuments at Merrivale is one of the finest on Dartmoor: side by side here are the remains of a Bronze Age settlement and a complex of ritual sites.

Launceston Castle

LAUNCESTON CASTLE

9 miles from Lamerton Parish

Launceston Castle dominates the surrounding landscape. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest, unusual in that during rebuilding one tower was constructed with the remains of the older.

Upper Plym Valley

UPPER PLYM VALLEY

10 miles from Lamerton Parish

This extraordinary landscape encompasses some 300 Bronze Age and medieval sites, covering 15 square kilometres (6 square miles) of Dartmoor.

Hurlers Stone Circles

HURLERS STONE CIRCLES

12 miles from Lamerton Parish

Three fine late Neolithic or early Bronze Age stone circles arranged in a line, a grouping unique in England.

Churches in Lamerton Parish

St Peter

Lamerton Tavistock
01822870298
http://www.southtamar.church

Pubs in Lamerton Parish

Blacksmith's Arms

Lamerton, Lamerton, PL19 8QR
(01822) 612962
blacksmithsarmstavistock.co.uk

A large, single-roomed village local, with four separate areas and two log burning fires which give it a homely and warming feel in winter. Up to two guest beers are usually available, mainly from South West breweries, although the occasion...
Coach House Hotel

Ottery, Ottery, PL19 8NS

A small family run 7 room hotel set in a quite rural village with a bar offering two real ales. There is also a snug with fire and TV, with access to the garden. The larger restaurant and function room also overlooks the garden. The bar and...
Hurdwick Golf Course & Club

Tavistock Hamlets, Tavistock, PL19 0LL
(01822) 612746

Hurdwick was designed by Hawtree and sons in 1989, and, over the years, the 18 hole course has seen many changes and improvements. These improvements are continuing today and ensure that the course remains challenging and keeps the regulars...