History
There is an abundance of history of Exmoor, here are just a few examples to encourage you to find out more.
The Ship Inn
Just a minute’s walk from our cottage is a 13th century coaching inn and is said to be one of the oldest inns in the country. It has a fascinating history and was a popular haunt for smugglers.
Website: www.shipinnporlock.co.uk/history/
Louisa Lifeboat
The famous story of Louisa Lifeboat in 1899 which was dragged for 13 miles before being launched at Porlock Weir.
Website: https://rnli.org/about-us/our-history/timeline/1899-launch-from-porlock-weir
Porlock History
Smuggling was common at in the local area, including Porlock and Porlock Weir.
Website: www.porlock-weir.co.uk/history/history-of-west-porlock
Culbone Church
Culbone Church (pre Norman Church) accessed from Porlock Weir by foot – the smallest church in England.
Lynton & Lynmouth Furnicular cliff railway (opened in 1890)
Website: www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk
National Trust Properties & Museums
Dunster Castle and Dunster Working Water Mill
Holnicote Estate
Arlington Court with its Regency House
Beautiful gardens and Horse Drawn Carriage Museum (approx 22 miles)
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum
Dovery Manor Museum, Porlock
Website: www.doverymanormuseum.org.uk
Boat Shed Museum, Porlock Weir
West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School, Allerford near Porlock
Website: www.allerfordmuseum.org.uk
English Heritage Cleeve Abbey, Washford
Archaeology
There are numerous archeological sites across Exmoor, prehistoric standing stones and burial mounds.
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cleeve-abbey/
Fossils
Kilve, Blue Anchor and Quantoxhead are popular spots for those interested in looking for fossils ukfossils.co.uk/category/somerset/
For further details see www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/Whats-Special/history
Myths and Legends
There are lots of fascinating local myths and legends surrounding Exmoor.
Website: www.exmoorher.co.uk/theme/TEM38