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Village in Somerset, England
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Porlock is a coastal village in Somerset in Exmoor National Park with a population of 1,440 in 2011. Following West End Lane takes you to West Porlock and then Porlock Weir with its harbour.
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Museum of local artefacts, photographs and pictures.
The church dates from the 13th century. The spire was damaged in a storm of 1703. The church has been designated by English Heritage as a grade I listed building. Within the church is a 15th-century tomb of John Harrington who fought alongside Henry V in France in 1417.
An Iron Age hill fort that is a National Trust property.
Owl and hawk flying displays. A riding stable offering holidays too.
Takeaway
13th-century coaching inn
By bus
The Exmoor Coaster open top double deaker bus runs from Lynmouth to Watchet via Minehead along the A39 with magnificent coastal views.
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