English Heritage sites near Corton Denham Parish
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
4 miles from Corton Denham Parish
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
12 miles from Corton Denham Parish
The principal parts of a small stone manor house, probably begun about 1370 for William Latimer, Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. The hall and solar chamber display outstandingly fine timber roofs.
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
12 miles from Corton Denham Parish
Once a wealthy Benedictine house, Muchelney’s main buildings were demolished by Henry VIII in 1538. See the richly decorated cloister walk and thatched monks’ lavatory – the only one in Britain.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
13 miles from Corton Denham Parish
Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.
NUNNEY CASTLE
16 miles from Corton Denham Parish
Picturesque moated castle built in the 1370s. Held for the King during the Civil War, falling to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: the gun-damaged wall finally collapsing on Christmas Day 1910.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
16 miles from Corton Denham Parish
The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.
Churches in Corton Denham Parish
St Andrew, Corton Denham
Corton Denham
01963 441595
https://www.camvalebenefice.co.uk
St Andrew’s Church, can be found half way up the hillside in the small village of Corton Denham. A beautiful Victorian church it has stunning stained glass by Jean-Baptiste Capronnier. We aim to be the friendly spiritual heart of our community with regular services and events for everyone. Worship is a mixture of old and new, and includes traditional Book of Common Prayer services alongside our Village Service which is more informal.
For baptisms and weddings please contact the Benefice Office. We also sensitively engage with people who have been divorced who would like to explore marrying in church.
Pubs in Corton Denham Parish
Queens Arms
A really cosy old style traditional country inn with real fires in a pretty rural setting overlooking rolling countryside. Some food is sourced from the pub's own smallholding and nearby gardens and whilst the quality of the food is excelle...