Field

Settlement in Somerset Mendip

England

Field

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

Field is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the picturesque Mendip Hills, it lies approximately 7 miles south of the town of Shepton Mallet and 11 miles northeast of the city of Wells. The village is nestled in a rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, providing residents with a tranquil and idyllic living environment.

Field is known for its charming and traditional architecture, with many of its buildings constructed from local stone, giving the village a quintessential English countryside feel. The village is relatively small in size, with a close-knit community that fosters a strong sense of community spirit and belonging.

Despite its small size, Field offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub that serves as a hub for social gatherings and community events. The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities by a network of major roads, ensuring convenient access to essential services and amenities.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. The Mendip Hills, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provide breathtaking views and a variety of walking and cycling trails. Additionally, the nearby Cheddar Gorge, a dramatic limestone gorge, is a popular tourist attraction known for its caves and stunning natural formations.

With its picturesque setting, strong community ties, and easy access to both rural and urban amenities, Field offers residents a desirable lifestyle in the heart of the Somerset countryside.

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Field 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
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
The Academy, Shepton Mallett Brutalist architecture of the mid 1970s.
The Academy, Shepton Mallett
Brutalist architecture of the mid 1970s.
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Field is located at Grid Ref: ST6143 (Lat: 51.185707, Lng: -2.54583)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.185707,-2.54583
Crossing
Crossing: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1862498/-2.547297
Tourism: museum
Lat/Long: 51.1884765/-2.54807
Community Centre
Paul Street Community Centre
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Markings: no
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
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Bus Stop
Cenotaph
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3600SOB21697
Naptan Bearing: N
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Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Markings: no
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Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
Lat/Long: 51.1882142/-2.5512476
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Markings: no
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Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 51.1875847/-2.5410632
Parking
Lat/Long: 51.190034/-2.546406
The shrubbery Hotel
Addr City: Shepton Mallet
Addr Housenumber: 17
Addr Postcode: BA4 5BU
Addr Street: Commercial Road
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: customers
Tourism: hotel
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Tourism: information
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Crossing
Check Date Crossing: 2022-11-10
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
Lat/Long: 51.1876224/-2.5492114
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
Lat/Long: 51.1883739/-2.5490326
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Lat/Long: 51.1884443/-2.5486687
Atm
Lat/Long: 51.1875988/-2.5502
Haskins
Shop: furniture
Lat/Long: 51.1891076/-2.5486687
Police
Shepton Mallet Police Station
Addr City: Shepton Mallet
Addr Parentstreet: Townsend
Addr Postcode: BA4 5SB
Addr Street: Haskins Retail Park
Addr Unit: 1
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-13:30,14:15-18:00; PH off
Operator: Avon and Somerset Police
Operator Wikidata: Q4829263
Website: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/contact/police-stations/shepton-mallet-police-station/
Lat/Long: 51.1889089/-2.5494769
Fast Food
Subway
Brand: Subway
Brand Wikidata: Q244457
Brand Wikipedia: en:Subway (restaurant)
Contact Website: https://restaurants.subway.com/united-kingdom/en/shepton-mallet/unit-4-townsend-road
Cuisine: sandwich
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1888949/-2.5493144
Shepton Mallet (High Street)
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
Wikidata: Q7494575
Wikipedia: en:Shepton Mallet (High Street) railway station
Lat/Long: 51.1866078/-2.5488288
Bus Stop
Frithfield Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3600SOB21693
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Naptan Indicator: NW-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: sotdgtmp
Naptan Street: Charlton Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.1893174/-2.5438711
Bus Stop
Beech House
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3600SOB21694
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Beech Hpuse
Naptan Indicator: E-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: sotdgtmg
Naptan Street: Paul Steet
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.189692/-2.5457492
Bus Stop
Aldi
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3600SOZ03523
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Aldi
Naptan Indicator: E-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: sotdgtgm
Naptan Street: Townsend
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.1886883/-2.5493699
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Markings: no
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Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1890249/-2.5490293
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Markings: no
Lat/Long: 51.188277/-2.5481484
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Markings: no
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Post Box
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Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
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Post Box Type: wall
Lat/Long: 51.1893766/-2.543786
Post Box
Mapillary: 6453662334751592
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: stone_wall
Post Box Type: wall
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Lat/Long: 51.1855004/-2.5439538
Post Box
Mapillary: 370431621991867
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Lat/Long: 51.1882621/-2.5476501
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