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

  

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

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East Coker history

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A Roman villa was discovered in East Coker in the 18th century. In 1645, 70 people in the village died of the plague. In 2011 South Somerset Council published a plan for local housing which included a proposal for the construction of 3,700 new houses.

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Coker Court was built as a 15th-century manor house and is now divided into several properties. Hymerford House (also known as Grove Farmhouse) dates from the 15th century and is listed Grade I. Naish Priory listed Grade II contains extant portions of a substantial and important establishment that was part of the manor of Coker and dates from 14th century.

You can visit East Coker places with Walkfo East Coker to hear history at East Coker’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo East Coker has 38 places to visit in our interactive East Coker 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 Coker, 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 Coker places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to East Coker & the surrounding areas.

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38 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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

  

Best East Coker places to visit

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

Church of St James, Preston Plucknett The Church of St James in Preston Plucknett, Somerset, was built in 1420. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Barwick The Anglican Church of St Mary Magdalene in Barwick, Somerset, was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Naish Priory Naish Priory in East Coker, Somerset, is a medieval period establishment of Romano–British and Saxon origin. During Saxon times it formed part of the estate of Gytha Thorkelsdóttir, which passed to her son Harold II of England as part of his royal manor. The extant 14th century buildings evidence primary links to the important de Courtenay family of the medieval period.

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.

St Michael and All Angels’ Church, East Coker St Michael and All Angels’ Church is a Grade II* listed parish church in East Coker, Somerset. It was built in the 1960s and is now a Grade I listed parish.

Church of All Saints, Closworth The Church of All Saints in Closworth, Somerset, was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

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.

Church of St Roch, Pendomer The Anglican Church of St Roch at Pendomer in Closworth, Somerset, was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

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