Wellington Monument
Wellington Monument is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the AONB. Overlooking the Vale of Taunton the monument was erected in the mid 19th century to honour the `Iron Duke', Sir Arthur Wellesley, who having defeated Napoleon chose Wellington for his title.
Wolford Chapel
This chapel near Dunkeswell is the burial place of John Graves Simcoe, who became the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada in 1792. Wolford chapel is now owned by the Province of Ontario and visited by many Canadians each year. The Chapel gardens are also open to the public at various times during the year.
World War II sites
The World War II airbases at Dunkeswell, Upottery and Culmhead have major impacts on their local landscapes. You can see buildings and structures from this period and the sites are a draw for overseas visitors and relations of those service men stationed here during the war.
Dunkeswell Memorial Museum is dedicated to all the Veterans of United States Fleet Air Wing 7 and RAF personnel who served on the only American Navy air base commissioned on UK soil during World War II. For more information, see www.dunkeswellmemorialmuseum.org.uk
Coldharbour Mill
Cold Harbour Mill built around 1800 on the western edge was sited to exploit the available water power of the river Culm and was used for wool and yarn production until its commercial closure in 1981. It was a major employer and is now managed as an educational trust and continues to play an active part in telling the industrial history of the area. See www.coldharbourmill.org.uk
Culmstock Beacon
Just to the north of Culmstock you will find Culmstock Beacon, believed to be one of the chain of Elizabethan beacons built to warn of possible invasion by the Spanish at the time of the Armada.
Hemyock Castle
This medieval castle ruins with moat is open to visitors on bank holiday Mondays. It is possible to open at any time by prior arrangement. There are displays of history and archaeology and holiday accommodation is also available. Tel: 01823 680745.
For more information go to www.hemyockcastle.co.uk
Castle Neroche
Now a series of earthen ramparts, Castle Neroche was once an iron age hill fort and later a simple Norman motte and bailey castle. For more information about the Neroche area, see www.nerochescheme.org
Hembury hill fort
This is the finest prehistoric hill fort in Devon with massive defensive ramparts. Excavations have revealed evidence of Roman occupation. Hembury hill fort is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with access by public footpath.
