English Heritage sites near Newton St. Cyres Parish

Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village

HOUND TOR DESERTED MEDIEVAL VILLAGE

14 miles from Newton St. Cyres 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.

Grimspound

GRIMSPOUND

15 miles from Newton St. Cyres 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.

Okehampton Castle

OKEHAMPTON CASTLE

18 miles from Newton St. Cyres Parish

Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Blackbury Camp

BLACKBURY CAMP

20 miles from Newton St. Cyres Parish

An Iron Age hillfort in Devon with impressive ramparts, now surrounded by woodland.

Berry Pomeroy Castle

BERRY POMEROY CASTLE

22 miles from Newton St. Cyres Parish

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

Kirkham House, Paignton

KIRKHAM HOUSE, PAIGNTON

23 miles from Newton St. Cyres Parish

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


Churches in Newton St. Cyres Parish

St Cyr and St Julitta - Newton Sr Cyres

Newton St Cyres Exeter
01392 841799
https://www.netherexe.org

A historic Devon village church, grouped with 10 other churches in 8 parishes to form the Netherexe Parishes Mission Community.  For full information about the Netherexe Mission Community please click here.


Pubs in Newton St. Cyres Parish

Beer Engine

Newton St Cyres, EX5 5AX
(01392) 851282
thebeerengine.co.uk

Victorian pub, built in 1850 on the Exeter to Barnstaple Tarka Line. Popular with drinkers and diners alike, it is well-frequented by locals, visitors and their cricket team. Home-cooked food made with locally sourced produce is served l...
Belluno Italian Restaurant, Bar & Grill

Newton St Cyres, EX5 5DA
(01392) 851811
bellunonewton.co.uk/

Formerly the Crown And Sceptre Inn, rebuild in 1964 following the disastrous fire in 1962 of the original thatched pub, on almost the same site. Floored with Rhodesian teak to resist stiletto heels and with natural oak and elm beams through...
Hanlons Beer Factory & Kitchen

Hill Farm, Half Moon Village, EX5 5AE
(01392) 851160
hanlonsbrewery.com/

The bar and restaurant are situated on the first floor overlooking the working brewery which has produced numerous award winning beers since 2013. The three hand-pumps serve a range of their ales including seasonal and varieties. Also, sinc...