Farrington Gurney

Settlement in Somerset

England

Farrington Gurney

Langley's Lane near Clapton Langley&#039;s Lane, which runs from the small village of Clapton to the A362 near Midsomer Norton, crossing the trackbed of the former Bristol &amp; North Somerset Railway just past where the photograph was taken.
The colliery heap of Old Mills Colliery is in the background. — Langley's Lane near Clapton Credit: Kevin Pearson

Farrington Gurney is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated approximately 10 miles south of the city of Bristol, Farrington Gurney is part of the Mendip district. The village is nestled in a rural area, surrounded by picturesque countryside, and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

With a population of around 1,500 residents, Farrington Gurney is a close-knit community where neighbors often know each other by name. The village features a mix of old and new properties, with traditional stone cottages and modern houses dotted throughout the area. The village also boasts a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub.

Farrington Gurney has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, with archaeological evidence suggesting the presence of a Roman settlement in the area. The village's name itself is derived from Old English, with "Farrington" meaning "fern enclosure" and "Gurney" referring to the Gournay family who were significant landowners in the area during the medieval period.

The village is well-connected to surrounding areas, with regular bus services providing access to nearby towns and cities. Additionally, the village is conveniently located near major road networks, with the A37 passing through, providing easy access to Bristol and other destinations.

Overall, Farrington Gurney offers a charming and idyllic countryside lifestyle, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful and scenic environment.

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Farrington Gurney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.29784/-2.529947 or Grid Reference ST6355. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Langley's Lane near Clapton

Langley's Lane, which runs from the small village of Clapton to the A362 near Midsomer Norton, crossing the trackbed of the former Bristol & North Somerset Railway just past where the photograph was taken. The colliery heap of Old Mills Colliery is in the background.

Kevin Pearson

Old Milestone, A39, Wells Road, Hallatrow

Metal plate embedded in a stone garden wall on the north side of the junction of the road and Hart’s Lane. Parish of High Littleton (Bath and North East Somerset District). Bath incised iron plate, erected by the Bath turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription reads: To Bath 11 Milestone Society National ID: SO_BAGL11

Richard Raynsford

Turnpike Cottage

White house at the A37 Bristol Road junction with the A39 Wells Road at White Cross. The cross on the roof suggests this might have been a chapel at one time.

Eirian Evans

The Old Parsonage, Farrington Gurney

Listed Grade II* and dating from the late C17. Parsons lived well in those days! It is now a hotel and restaurant.

Eirian Evans

Farrington Gurney : Church Lane

Church Lane off Bush Hill.

Lewis Clarke

Hallatrow Railway Station

Hallatrow Railway Station GWR located on the Bristol to Frome line, the Camerton branch diverged just beyond here. Closed 1959

paul kray

Arnhem Memorial

A poignant tribute to be found in an unremarkable field on the outskirts of Paulton, Somerset. The legend details how two gliders that were on the way to Arnhem came down here in 1944, claiming all aboard. Also see ST6455 : Arnhem Memorial, ST6455 : Trig point near a war-time crash site and ST6455 : Arnhem Memorial inscription for more views of the inscriptions.

Neil Owen

Arnhem Memorial inscription

The legend gives details of the terrible loss over home soil, shortly after taking off from RAF Keevil, only a few miles away. See ST6455 : Arnhem Memorial and ST6455 : Trig point near a war-time crash site for more views.

Neil Owen

Flush bracket, Paulton

The identifying bracket on the pillar, which is still in good condition. See ST6455 : Paulton trig pillar.

Neil Owen

Paulton trig pillar

Placed near the summit of the field, it overlooks some great views of the surrounding countryside (see ST6455 : Trig point near a war-time crash site) and also the Arnhem Memorial (seen in distance). The flush bracket can be found here: ST6455 : Flush bracket, Paulton.

Neil Owen

Trig point near a war-time crash site

In the field just over the crest, two Horsa gliders carrying 23 men of the Royal Engineers came down in 1944. All were lost in the crash. A memorial was established nearby in 1979 - see ST6455 : Arnhem Memorial and ST6455 : Arnhem Memorial inscription for more views.

Neil Owen

That'll stop the unwanted

A striking variation on the methods of preventing cattle and motorised traffic through a field.

Neil Owen

Arnhem Memorial

A memorial to the loss of 23 men of the Royal Engineers, whose gliders came down in this field in 1944. It was unveiled by Major General R.E. Urquhart C.B. D.S.O. on 23rd September, 1979, but has been improved more than once since. Compare the picture by Damon Knight in 2006 ST6455 : Paulton Arnhem Memorial with View Beyond. The two new statues were created by SPR Roy Cleeves and installed in 2008. See ST6455 : Arnhem Memorial inscription, ST6455 : Trig point near a war-time crash site and ST6455 : Arnhem Memorial for more images.

Neil Owen

House in Hallatrow

This modern detached house is on the Paulton road in the village close to the junction with the A39 Wells Rd

Nigel Mykura

The Old Station Pub

This pub is right on the northern edge of the grid square and the photographer was only just inside the square. it is on the A39 Wells Rd close to the route of the dismantled former railway line from Midsomer Norton to Pensford.

Nigel Mykura