English Heritage sites near Blackawton Parish

Bayard's Cove Fort

BAYARD'S COVE FORT

5 miles from Blackawton Parish

Picturesquely sited on the quayside at Darmouth, this Tudor artillery fort once contained heavy guns to protect the prosperous harbour town from attack.

Dartmouth Castle

DARTMOUTH CASTLE

5 miles from Blackawton Parish

Beautifully located fortresses on the edge of the river. For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth.

Totnes Castle

TOTNES CASTLE

6 miles from Blackawton Parish

A classic Norman motte and bailey castle, founded soon after the Conquest to overawe the Saxon town. A later stone shell-keep crowns its steep mound, giving views across the town to the River Dart.

Berry Pomeroy Castle

BERRY POMEROY CASTLE

7 miles from Blackawton Parish

Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.

Kirkham House, Paignton

KIRKHAM HOUSE, PAIGNTON

8 miles from Blackawton Parish

This late medieval stone house, afterwards split into three cottages was restored in the 1960s.

Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village

HOUND TOR DESERTED MEDIEVAL VILLAGE

18 miles from Blackawton Parish

The remains of four 13th century stone farmsteads, on land originally farmed in the Bronze Age. This isolated Dartmoor hamlet was probably abandoned in the early 15th century.


Churches in Blackawton Parish

St Michael

Pubs in Blackawton Parish

Dartmouth Golf & Country Club

Blackawton, TQ9 7FE
(01803) 712686
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A Best Western Golfing & Spa Hotel set in pleasant countryside between Dartmouth and Totnes. The Bar and Bistro welcomes bookings from the general public and benefits from views over the golf course.
George Inn

Main Street, Blackawton, TQ9 7BG
(01803) 712342
blackawton.com

A comfortable, characterful two-bar pub with a welcoming wood burning stove. Two annual beer festivals are held; the main one is part of the villages annual worm-charming event on the May Day bank holiday weekend. The festivities spill out...
Normandy Arms

Chapel Street, Blackawton, TQ9 7BN

Until World War 2 it was called the Commercial Inn, when it became a pub for American G.I's. After the war it changed its name to the 'Arms of the Normandy Landings', and then to simply the Normandy Arms. Now converted to two houses.
Sportsmans Arms

Hemborough Post, Blackawton, TQ9 7DE
(01803) 712231
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Situated on the A3122 between Totnes and Dartmouth, this large roadhouse style pub is set back from the road on a bend. The interior is furnished traditionally and there is a lovely open fire, wood beams and half panelled walls. Close to th...