Exmoor National Park

Historic churches in Exmoor National Park

Historic Churches & Chapels

Exmoor’s landscape is home to centuries of ecclesiastical history, ranging from the 12th-century St Mary Magdalene in Withiel Florey to the Grade I listed Church of St John the Baptist in Carhampton. This collection features architectural highlights such as St Beuno's, renowned as England’s smallest parish church, and several Grade II* listed medieval structures. Beyond traditional Anglican parishes, the list includes Lee Abbey, an ecumenical Christian community founded in 1946, offering a diverse look at the spiritual heritage of Somerset and Devon.

Historic Churches & Chapels — Map

A

St Beuno's Church

Culbone Church, located in the village of Culbone in Somerset, is said to be the smallest parish church in England.

B

Church of St Martin of Tours

The Church of St Martin in Elworthy, Somerset, England, is dedicated to St Martin of Tours.

C

St Mary

The Anglican Church of St Mary in Oare, Somerset, England, was built in the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

sieurcoug / CC-BY-SA

D

Saint Mary the Virgin

This Anglican parish church in Lynton features a 13th-century tower, with the main structure largely rebuilt in the late 19th century in the Gothic style.

E

All Saints Church

The Anglican Church of All Saints in Dulverton, Somerset, England was built in the 15th century and largely rebuilt in the 1850s.

Tony Atkin / CC BY-SA 2.0

F

Lee Abbey Christian Conference, Retreat and Holiday Centre

Lee Abbey, founded in 1946, is an ecumenical Christian community between Woody Bay and Lynmouth in Devon, England.

G

St Giles

The Anglican Church of St Giles in Hawkridge, Somerset, England was built in the 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

H

Church of St John the Baptist

The Church of St John the Baptist in Carhampton, Somerset, England is a Grade I listed Anglican church.The first church in the village…

I

Church of St Mary the Virgin

The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Nettlecombe, Somerset, England dates from the 13th and 14th centuries, and has been designated as a…

J

The Blessed Virgin Mary

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

K

St Nicholas

The Anglican parish Church of St Nicholas in Brushford, Somerset, England was built in the 15th century, and has been designated as a Grade…

L

St Mary Magdalene, Withiel Florey

The Anglican Church of St Mary Magdalene in Withiel Florey, Somerset, England was built in the 12th century.

Other Lists

Exmoor National Park Essentials Ancient Sites & Ruins Somerset Heritage Sites Peaks & Viewpoints Historic Structures of Exmoor