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

  

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

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West Coker history

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The name Coker comes from Coker Water (“crooked stream” from the Celtic Kukro) Artifacts from early settlement in the parish include a polished stone axe and boat shaped-bronze brooch. A Roman villa has been excavated and a bronze plate inscribed to the god Mars discovered.

West Coker geography / climate

Hardington Moor Site of Special Scientific Interest and national nature reserve. Rare French oat-grass is very abundant on the site and fields are home to a wide variety of plant species.

You can visit West Coker places with Walkfo West Coker to hear history at West Coker’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo West Coker has 37 places to visit in our interactive West 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 West 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 West Coker places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to West Coker & the surrounding areas.

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37 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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

  

Best West Coker places to visit

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

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.

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.

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 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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