English Heritage sites near North Bovey Parish
GRIMSPOUND
2 miles from North Bovey 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.
HOUND TOR DESERTED MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
4 miles from North Bovey 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.
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
10 miles from North Bovey Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
MERRIVALE PREHISTORIC SETTLEMENT
12 miles from North Bovey 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.
LYDFORD CASTLE AND SAXON TOWN
13 miles from North Bovey 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.
UPPER PLYM VALLEY
13 miles from North Bovey Parish
This extraordinary landscape encompasses some 300 Bronze Age and medieval sites, covering 15 square kilometres (6 square miles) of Dartmoor.
Churches in North Bovey Parish
St John the Baptist
North Bovey
Moretonhampstead
01647 441096
Our church is one of the most prominent buildings in our village and loved by all who live here or visit us. Our regular congregation is small but dedicated to maintaining this beautiful and historic building at the heart of our community. We welcome all who wish to visit us, participate in our activities, worship or who simply want to spend a few moments experiencing the peace and tranquility of our church and our village. YOU are welcome - please come in our church is always open during daylight hours
Pubs in North Bovey Parish
Ring of Bells Inn
Thatched Dartmoor inn situated in this idyllic village with its ancient parish church and tree lined village green. The pub has a 15th-century arched door frame, oak doors, low ceilings with beams, open fireplaces and a grandfather clock bu...