English Heritage sites near Lyng Parish
MUCHELNEY ABBEY
7 miles from Lyng Parish
Once a wealthy Benedictine house, Muchelney’s main buildings were demolished by Henry VIII in 1538. See the richly decorated cloister walk and thatched monks’ lavatory – the only one in Britain.
MEARE FISH HOUSE
12 miles from Lyng Parish
The only surviving monastic fishery building in England, this housed the Abbot of Glastonbury's water bailiff and provided facilities for fish-salting and drying.
GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
13 miles from Lyng Parish
Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.
DAWS CASTLE
19 miles from Lyng Parish
Daws Castle is a clifftop fortress, which was founded by King Alfred to defend the people of Watchet against Viking attacks.
CLEEVE ABBEY
19 miles from Lyng Parish
With possibly the finest cloister buildings in England, visitors can get a glimpse of monastic life 800 years ago. 15th century refectory with glorious angel roof and 13th century heraldic tiles.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
21 miles from Lyng Parish
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.
Churches in Lyng Parish
St Bartholomew
Main Road
Lyng
http://www.athelneybenefice.com
The parish of Lyng serves a diverse population of around 350, and the ancient parish church of St Bartholomew overlooks the beautiful Somerset Levels with its vibrant far-ming communities of East Lyng, West Lyng and Outwood. There is a strong sense of community, warmth and friendship, which newcomers to the villages soon experience. The residents of the villages include people from all walks of life: a large number are re-tired, some work locally on farms, others in the nearby towns and villages, others are self-employed. Lyng has recently seen a number of younger families moving in.
Pubs in Lyng Parish
Rose & Crown
Rose & Crown, East Lyng