Higher Hare Knap

Higher Hare Knap is a heath in Holford, West Somerset District, England. Higher Hare Knap is situated nearby to the deciduous forest Butterfly Wood, as well as near Adder Wood.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Dowsborough and All Saints Church.

Dowsborough

Archaeological site

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Dowsborough Camp is an Iron Age hill fort on the Quantock Hills near Nether Stowey in Somerset, England. It has been designated as a Scheduled Monument. Dowsborough is situated 3,800 feet east of Higher Hare Knap.

All Saints Church

Church

Photo: Ken Grainger, CC BY-SA 2.0.

All Saints Church at Dodington in the parish of Holford, Somerset, England was rebuilt and enlarged in the 15th century. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. All Saints Church is situated 1½ miles northeast of Higher Hare Knap.

Church of the Holy Ghost

Church

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The Church of the Holy Ghost in Crowcombe, Somerset, England has a tower dating from the 14th century with the rest of the building being dated at the 15th century. Church of the Holy Ghost is situated 2 miles south of Higher Hare Knap.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Holford and Over Stowey.

Holford

Village

Photo: Martin Southwood, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Holford is a village and civil parish in Somerset within the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is located about 10 miles west of Bridgwater and 6 miles east of Williton, with a population of 392.

Over Stowey

Village

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Over Stowey is a small village and civil parish in Somerset, South West England. A large part of the forest and open heath of the Quantock Hills is within the parish and it includes the hamlets of Plainsfield, Aley, Adscombe, Friarn and Bincombe. Over Stowey is situated 2½ miles east of Higher Hare Knap.