English Heritage sites near Boyton Parish

Launceston Castle

LAUNCESTON CASTLE

6 miles from Boyton 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.

Penhallam Manor

PENHALLAM MANOR

6 miles from Boyton 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

LYDFORD CASTLE AND SAXON TOWN

14 miles from Boyton 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.

Hurlers Stone Circles

HURLERS STONE CIRCLES

14 miles from Boyton Parish

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

Dupath Well

DUPATH WELL

15 miles from Boyton Parish

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

Trethevy Quoit

TRETHEVY QUOIT

15 miles from Boyton Parish

This well-preserved and impressive Neolithic 'dolmen' burial chamber stands 2.7 metres (8.9 ft) high. There are five standing stones, surmounted by a huge capstone.


Churches in Boyton Parish

Boyton: Holy Name

Boyton Plymouth
07802 732494

Welcome to the parish church of Boyton: Holy Name in the Anglican Diocese of Truro and county of Cornwall England.


Pubs in Boyton Parish

Countryman Inn

Langdon Cross, PL15 8NW
(01566) 851283

Large food-orientated pub with separate restaurant and games room, set in an idyllic situation with views across the Tamar Valley. Food is normally available 1200-1430 and 1800-2100, but all day (1200-2100) in summer.