English Heritage sites near Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
21 miles from Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
PENHALLAM MANOR
26 miles from Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish
The low and grass-covered but complete ground-plan of a moated 13th-century manor house, in a delightful woodland setting.
LYDFORD CASTLE AND SAXON TOWN
27 miles from Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey 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.
LAUNCESTON CASTLE
29 miles from Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey 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.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
31 miles from Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish
This ancient stone bridge - originally 'gallows bridge' - once carried packhorses bringing fleeces to Dunster market and is evidence of Dunster's once important role in the wool trade.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
31 miles from Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish
Transplanted stump of a medieval stone cross that was once a meeting place for people to bring and sell their own butter. Nearby attractions include Cleeve Abbey.
Churches in Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish
St Michael's, Horwood
Horwood
Bideford
01769 560792
http://tworiversmissioncommunity.org/
St Michael's Horwood
A very friendly village Church that serves the needs of all in the village where it can; worshipers, residents and visitors alike. The church is open every day from 9.00am until 4.00pm.
Two regular services each month:
9.15am - Village Prayers every second Sunday in the month
9.15am - Holy Communion every fourth Sunday in the month.
"Chatterbox Cafe" is a drop in Coffee and chat session in the Church every second Wednesday in the month between 2-4pm. All most welcome to call in for 5 mins or the whole two hours!
St Thomas-a-Beckett, Newton Tracey
Newton Tracey
01769 560792
https://www.tworiversmissioncommunity.org
St Thomas-a-Beckett is the parish church for Newton Tracey. We are part of the Two Rivers Mission Community; 11 churches situated between Barnstaple, Bideford and Great Torrington.
Our aim is to provide a Christian presence in our community; a focus for Christians to worship together, grow as disciples, and bless our community with the love of God and the good news of Jesus.
Our heart is to help people find fullness of life in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month and everyone is welcome to join us.
You are welcome to contact the Rector to find out more about the Church or the Christian faith.
Pubs in Horwood, Lovacott and Newton Tracey Parish
Hunters Inn
This 16th Century, oak beamed country inn lies on the main road from Barnstaple to Torrington. There are two bars, a separate restaurant and a skittle alley/function room. Outside there is an attractive beer garden and large car park. The p...