English Heritage sites near Ashprington Parish

Totnes Castle

TOTNES CASTLE

2 miles from Ashprington 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.

Berry Pomeroy Castle

BERRY POMEROY CASTLE

3 miles from Ashprington Parish

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

Kirkham House, Paignton

KIRKHAM HOUSE, PAIGNTON

5 miles from Ashprington Parish

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

Bayard's Cove Fort

BAYARD'S COVE FORT

6 miles from Ashprington Parish

Picturesquely sited on the quayside at Darmouth, this Tudor artillery fort once contained heavy guns to protect the prosperous harbour town from attack.

Dartmouth Castle

DARTMOUTH CASTLE

6 miles from Ashprington Parish

Beautifully located fortresses on the edge of the river. For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth.

Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village

HOUND TOR DESERTED MEDIEVAL VILLAGE

14 miles from Ashprington 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.


Churches in Ashprington Parish

St David's Church, Ashprington

Pubs in Ashprington Parish

Durant Arms

Ashprington, TQ9 7UP
(01803) 732240
durantarms.co.uk

Part of the Sharpham Estate until 1940, the name Durant Arms dates back to around 1922 when it changed following a philanthropic refurbishment of the estate cottages and pub by Richard Durant the Lord of the Manor. It is a small traditional...
Maltsters Arms

Tuckenhay, TQ9 7EQ
(01803) 732350
tuckenhay.com

18th-century riverside pub, restaurant and B&B located on Bow Creek in the Dart Valley. Once owned by Keith Floyd, the TV chef, the pub has lots of character and serves good Westcountry ales in a friendly pub within a picturesque setting....
Watermans Arms

Bow Bridge, Ashprington, TQ9 7EG
(01803) 732214
thewatermansarms.net

This charming 17th-century pub and restaurant is located at Bow Bridge on the Harbourne River, which flows into the River Dart through Bow Creek. Owned by Palmers Brewery, it sells three of their real ales and all the restaurants food is lo...