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Hemyock Castle
Ancient Heart of the Blackdowns
Heritage Open Days 2000 in Hemyock, Devon
On Sunday 17th September 2000, from 2 to 6 pm, Hemyock Castle and Village again took part in this hugely popular celebration of culture and heritage.
Hemyock Castle is set in the now tranquil Culm Valley in Devon, England, just a few miles from the M5 Motorway and Taunton. The site is a scheduled Ancient Monument.
Special events on Sunday 17th September 2000 from 2 to 6 pm included:
- Hemyock Castle (2 to 5 pm):
- Special Opening in aid of Sight Savers of Southern Sri Lanka.
- Special display of illustrations by Peter Orlando Hutchison.
- Castle Tours - to view newly conserved towers.
- St Mary's Church (2 to 6 pm):
- Historical and Photographic Displays.
- Tower Climbs.
- Tours.
- Delicious Home-made Devon Teas.
- Evensong at 6.30 pm.
All were warmly invited to Evensong in St Mary's Church at 6.30 pm.
Part of European Heritage Days – a Council of Europe Initiative.
Heritage Open Days are co-ordinated by the Civic Trust which receives some funding from the Department for National Heritage. Hemyock Castle receives no funding, and makes no charge for entry on Heritage Open Days. Donations are welcomed to Sight Savers of Southern Sri Lanka.
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