Visit Kingstone, Somerset Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Kingstone, Somerset

  

Kingstone, Somerset Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Kingstone, Somerset

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Kingstone, Somerset history

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Kingstone

The village name means Kings settlement, which it was until King Edmund gave the manor to St Dunstan, as abbot of Glastonbury Abbey in 940. After the Norman Conquest it was lost to the Count of Mortain, William the Conqueror’s brother Robert. It was later held by the Arundell family and then by the Pouletts of Hinton St George until the 20th century.

Allowenshay

The settlement at Allowenshay, is mentioned in 1280 as Alwynesheye derived from the Saxon personal name Alwine. The settlement became the largest settlement and was the name of the local manor.

Kingstone, Somerset landmarks

Kingstone Farmhouse dates from the early 16th century. The farmhouse was built in the 15th century and dates back to the 16th Century.

You can visit Kingstone, Somerset places with Walkfo Kingstone, Somerset to hear history at Kingstone, Somerset’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Kingstone, Somerset has 25 places to visit in our interactive Kingstone, Somerset 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 Kingstone, Somerset, 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 Kingstone, Somerset places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Kingstone, Somerset & the surrounding areas.

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25 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Kingstone, Somerset places to visit

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

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, Seavington St Michael The Anglican Church of St Michael in Seavington St Michael, Somerset, was built in the 12th 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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