English Heritage sites near Charleton Parish
BAYARD'S COVE FORT
9 miles from Charleton 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
10 miles from Charleton 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.
TOTNES CASTLE
12 miles from Charleton 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
13 miles from Charleton Parish
Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.
KIRKHAM HOUSE, PAIGNTON
14 miles from Charleton Parish
This late medieval stone house, afterwards split into three cottages was restored in the 1960s.
ROYAL CITADEL, PLYMOUTH
18 miles from Charleton Parish
A dramatic 17th-century fortress built to defend the coastline from the Dutch, and keep watch on a recently rebellious town. Still in use by the military today.
Churches in Charleton Parish
St Mary
Church Lane, just off A379
West Charleton
Kingsbridge
01548 531414
Our Church is part of a group of six Churches who work together to meet the varied spiritual needs of the people in the very rural villages of our Benefice.
We aim to be a visible Christian presence among those who live here or visit the area.
St. Mary's Church is worshipping on a Sunday online for the foreseeable future but the building is open for private prayer as and when Covid-19 restrictions allow. If you wish to see inside the building, please phone ahead to check.
We have started a church closure process and have been consulting with various organisations and local community. If you would like to know more, please contact us.
Pubs in Charleton Parish
Charleton
Originally a late 18th-century farmhouse, it became a public house in 1810.
Completely renovated over lockdown and re-opened as the Charlton in November 2021, a free house. with a cosy traditional village pub atmosphere. It has retained it...