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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Dowlish Wake

  

Dowlish Wake Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Dowlish Wake

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Dowlish Wake history

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The parish of Dowlish Wake was part of the South Petherton Hundred. The village is situated on Dowlish Brook, which is crossed by a 17th-century packhorse bridge. It was on the route of the Chard Canal, which was built around 1835–40 and intended as part of a ship canal between the Bristol Channel and the English Channel.

Dowlish Wake landmarks

Cider Mill

Perry’s Cider Mill occupies a 16th-century barn that may have been used as a smithy. It features a museum, and a cafe that opened in 2008.

Manor house

Manor House has 11th-century origins, with the present building from all periods from the 15th century. Known as Dowlish Farm by 1688, it was held by the Wake family from the 12th century to 1688. It passed through marriage to the Speke family at the end of the. century; they sold it in 1920.

Dower House

The Dower House dates from 1664 and was leased to female members of the Speke family in the later 18th century. It was leased out to female Speke members in the 18th Century, giving it its name.

Church and hall

The hamstone Norman Church of St Andrew includes fragments of the chancel dating from the 13th century, and has a tower and aisles added in 1528. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building. Speke Hall, next to the church, was used, from its erection by William Speke, as the day and Sunday school from 1840 to 1949.

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23 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Dowlish Wake tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Dowlish Wake

  

Best Dowlish Wake places to visit

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Dowlish Wake has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Dowlish Wake’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Dowlish Wake’s information audio spots:

Church of St Thomas, Cricket St Thomas The Church of St Thomas in Cricket St Thomas, Somerset, was built in the 14th century and rebuilt in 1868. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Church of St Michael, Cudworth The Anglican Church of St Michael in Cudworth, Somerset, was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

St Mary’s Church, Ilminster Church of St Mary in Ilminster, Somerset, dates from the 15th century. Grade I listed building has been designated as a Grade II listed building.

Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints, Kingstone The Anglican Church of St John the Evangelist and All Saints in Kingstone, Somerset was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Church of St Andrew, Dowlish Wake The Anglican Church of St Andrew in Dowlish Wake, Somerset, was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Whitelackington The Anglican Church of St Mary the Virgin in Whitelackington, Somerset, was built in the 14th and 15th centuries. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Church of St Mary, Donyatt The Anglican Church of st Mary in Donyatt, Somerset, was built in the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Cricket Malherbie The Anglican Church of St Mary Magdalene was built in the 12th century and rebuilt in 1855. It is a Grade II* listed building in Cricket Malherbie, Somerset.

Church of St Nicholas, Dinnington The Anglican Church of St Nicholas in Dinnington, Somerset, was built in the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Church of St Michael and All Angels, Chaffcombe The Anglican Church of St Michael and All Angels was built in the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building in Chaffcombe, Somerset.

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