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.

St Beuno's Church

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

Church of St Martin of Tours

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

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…

St Mary Magdalene, Withiel Florey

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