Visit East Chinnock Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in East Chinnock

  

East Chinnock Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about East Chinnock

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East Chinnock history

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The origin of the name Chinnock is uncertain. It may be derived from Old English cinu meaning ravine or cinn meaning chin shaped hill. The Chinnocks were in all but rectory in Saxon times lastly owned by Wynflaed under Shaftesbury Abbey.

East Chinnock landmarks

Weston House in East Chinnock dates from 1637. To the west of the village is a rare spring, of salt water, locally known as (the) Salt Hole. It was used for salt manufacture until the mid 19th century.

You can visit East Chinnock places with Walkfo East Chinnock to hear history at East Chinnock’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo East Chinnock has 34 places to visit in our interactive East Chinnock map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout East Chinnock, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at East Chinnock places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to East Chinnock & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 34 audio facts unique to East Chinnock places in an interactive East Chinnock map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit East Chinnock Places Map
34 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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

  

Best East Chinnock places to visit

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

Church of St Michael and All Angels, Haselbury Plucknett The Anglican Church of St Michael and All Angels was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building in Haselbury Plucknett, Somerset.

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Chiselborough The Anglican Church of St Peter and St Paul was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building in Chiselborough, Somerset.

Montacute Castle Montacute Castle was a castle built on a hill overlooking a village in Somerset, England. It was built on the hill overlooking the village of Montracute, Somerset.

Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, West Chinnock The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Church of England church in West Chinnock, Somerset. It has 13th-century origins but was largely rebuilt in 1889–90 to the design of Charles Kirk. It is Grade II listed building and now forms part of the Ham Hill Churches Benefice.

Church of St Catherine, Montacute The Anglican Church of St Catherine at Montacute within the English county of Somerset was first built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building and has had religious significance since the discover of a stone crucifix in 1035.

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

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Odcombe The Anglican Church of St Peter and St Paul was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building in Odcombe, Somerset.

Manor House, West Coker Manor House in West Coker, Somerset, has medieval origins. The earliest surviving portions of the current building probably date from around 1500. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building.

St Martin of Tours’ Church, West Coker St Martin of Tours’ Church, West Coker is a Grade II* listed parish church in Somerset. It was built in the 1930s and is located in West Coker, Somerset.

Church of St Mary, Hardington Mandeville The Anglican Church of St Mary in Hardington Mandeville, Somerset, was built in 1123. It is a Grade II* listed building.

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