Darshill

Settlement in Somerset Mendip

England

Darshill

Old Milestone, B3136, Lamberts Hill The milestone is located near the old railway bridge at West Shepton, on the grass verge against wall on the West side of road. Parish of Pilton (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:- SHEPTON / MALLET / 1 :: GLASTON / BURY / 8 :: TAUNTON / 29 

Grade II Listed by Historic England, List Entry Number: 1058809
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Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMTA01
Old Milestone, B3136, Lamberts Hill Credit: Janet Dowding

Darshill is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the Mendip Hills, it lies approximately 4 miles south of the town of Shepton Mallet. With a population of around 200 residents, it is a close-knit community with a peaceful and rural atmosphere.

The village is known for its picturesque surroundings, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The landscape is dominated by rolling hills, green meadows, and charming old stone buildings. Darshill is also surrounded by woodland, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts and walkers.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Roman era. The nearby Roman lead mines are an important archaeological site, attracting historians and visitors interested in the area's past. Darshill is also known for its traditional Somerset cider production, with several cider farms and orchards in the vicinity.

While the village itself is relatively small, it offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, a local pub, and a community shop. Additionally, the village has good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Darshill provides a tranquil and picturesque setting for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle. Its natural beauty, historical significance, and tight-knit community make it an appealing place to live or visit in Somerset.

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Darshill Images

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Old Milestone, B3136, Lamberts Hill The milestone is located near the old railway bridge at West Shepton, on the grass verge against wall on the West side of road. Parish of Pilton (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:- SHEPTON / MALLET / 1 :: GLASTON / BURY / 8 :: TAUNTON / 29 

Grade II Listed by Historic England, List Entry Number: 1058809
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Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMTA01
Old Milestone, B3136, Lamberts Hill
The milestone is located near the old railway bridge at West Shepton, on the grass verge against wall on the West side of road. Parish of Pilton (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- SHEPTON / MALLET / 1 :: GLASTON / BURY / 8 :: TAUNTON / 29 Grade II Listed by Historic England, List Entry Number: 1058809 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMTA01
Old Down Tunnel under Windsor Hill The Windsor Hills tunnels were on the Somerset and Dorset line, or the "Slow and Dirty". There are in fact two, an Up and a Down side by side, but built at different times
They were closed to all traffic in March 1966.
Old Down Tunnel under Windsor Hill
The Windsor Hills tunnels were on the Somerset and Dorset line, or the "Slow and Dirty". There are in fact two, an Up and a Down side by side, but built at different times They were closed to all traffic in March 1966.
Footpath to Gaol Lane, Shepton Mallet
Footpath to Gaol Lane, Shepton Mallet
Steps up to the parish church, Shepton Mallet
Steps up to the parish church, Shepton Mallet
Gaol Lane, Shepton Mallett The perimeter wall of the gaol on the right.
Gaol Lane, Shepton Mallett
The perimeter wall of the gaol on the right.
Gaol Lane, Shepton Mallett The perimeter wall on the gaol on the left.
Gaol Lane, Shepton Mallett
The perimeter wall on the gaol on the left.
Footpath alongside the churchyard, Shepton Mallett
Footpath alongside the churchyard, Shepton Mallett
27 Peter Street, Shepton Mallett Dates from about 1750 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058391" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058391">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
27 Peter Street, Shepton Mallett
Dates from about 1750 LinkExternal link
Entrance to The Old Rectory. Shepton Mallett
Entrance to The Old Rectory. Shepton Mallett
Peter Street Rooms, Shepton Mallett Dates from about 1800 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1173468" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1173468">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Peter Street Rooms, Shepton Mallett
Dates from about 1800 LinkExternal link
The Market Cross, Shepton Mallet The original cross dates from about 1500 with the arcade around dating from the early part of the eighteenth century. The cross itself was embellished in 1841.
The Market Cross, Shepton Mallet
The original cross dates from about 1500 with the arcade around dating from the early part of the eighteenth century. The cross itself was embellished in 1841.
The Market Place, Shepton Mallet The wooden shambles <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1173341" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1173341">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> overwhelmed by the bulk of the brutalist Academy of 1974-5.
The Market Place, Shepton Mallet
The wooden shambles LinkExternal link overwhelmed by the bulk of the brutalist Academy of 1974-5.
Drinking fountain and High Street, Shepton Mallett The Drinking Fountain dates from 1868 and was designed by H.W. Hickes.
Drinking fountain and High Street, Shepton Mallett
The Drinking Fountain dates from 1868 and was designed by H.W. Hickes.
High Street, Shepton Mallett West side.
High Street, Shepton Mallett
West side.
High Street, Shepton Mallett
High Street, Shepton Mallett
Assembly Room, Shepton Mallett Dates from the early nineteenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058402" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058402">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Assembly Room, Shepton Mallett
Dates from the early nineteenth century LinkExternal link
The end of Regal Road, Shepton Mallett The Brutalist Academy in front. 8 Market Place <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058457" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058457">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> on the right.
The end of Regal Road, Shepton Mallett
The Brutalist Academy in front. 8 Market Place LinkExternal link on the right.
North Gable of 8 Market Place, Shepton Mallett Seventeenth century house <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058457" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058457">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
North Gable of 8 Market Place, Shepton Mallett
Seventeenth century house LinkExternal link
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Darshill is located at Grid Ref: ST6043 (Lat: 51.193536, Lng: -2.563668)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

What 3 Words

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Located within 500m of 51.193536,-2.563668
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 51.1914897/-2.5624711
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 51.1912384/-2.5632785
Darshill
Place: suburb
Source: OS7
Lat/Long: 51.193902/-2.5634517
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 51.1897369/-2.5598788
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1977784/-2.5625836
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1974053/-2.5607459
Darshill Weir
Waterway: weir
Lat/Long: 51.1928688/-2.5633765
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