Ford

Settlement in Somerset Mendip

England

Ford

Chewton Mendip : Bathway - A39 A road heading through Chewton Mendip.
Chewton Mendip : Bathway - A39 Credit: Lewis Clarke

Ford is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated on the banks of the River Brue, it is approximately 3 miles south of the town of Glastonbury. The village falls within the administrative district of Mendip.

With a population of around 800 residents, Ford boasts a tranquil and picturesque setting, surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland. The village is characterized by its charming traditional stone houses and cottages, giving it a quintessential English village feel.

Ford is primarily an agricultural community, with farming being the dominant industry in the area. The village is known for its dairy farms and cattle, and the surrounding fields are often dotted with grazing livestock. The fertile soil and favorable climate make it an ideal location for farming activities.

In terms of amenities, Ford has a local pub, which serves as a social hub for residents and visitors alike. The village also has a small primary school, providing education for the local children. For additional amenities and services, residents can easily access nearby towns such as Glastonbury and the city of Wells.

The village of Ford offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, with its close-knit community and natural beauty. Its proximity to larger towns and cities ensures that residents have access to a range of facilities and opportunities while still enjoying the tranquility of rural living.

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Ford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.280457/-2.588676 or Grid Reference ST5953. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Chewton Mendip : Bathway - A39 A road heading through Chewton Mendip.
Chewton Mendip : Bathway - A39
A road heading through Chewton Mendip.
Direction Sign – Signpost at Cutlers Green, Chewton Mendip Located on a grass triangle in the centre of the junction of the B3114 and Dudwell Lane at Cutlers Green, southeast of Bathway. Chewton Mendip parish. 3 arms, 1 missing, and pyramid finial.

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST5952A
Direction Sign – Signpost at Cutlers Green, Chewton Mendip
Located on a grass triangle in the centre of the junction of the B3114 and Dudwell Lane at Cutlers Green, southeast of Bathway. Chewton Mendip parish. 3 arms, 1 missing, and pyramid finial. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST5952A
Direction Sign – Signpost on the A39 in Chewton Mendip Located on the west side of the junction of the A39 High Street and B3114 Lower Street in Chewton Mendip parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial. Restored, repainted and the arms mounted in a different order compared to the 2013 photo, <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6043420" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6043420">Link</a>. Google Street View shows it in place in 2011 and 2012, but not in 2009 and 2021.

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST5953B
Direction Sign – Signpost on the A39 in Chewton Mendip
Located on the west side of the junction of the A39 High Street and B3114 Lower Street in Chewton Mendip parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial. Restored, repainted and the arms mounted in a different order compared to the 2013 photo, Link. Google Street View shows it in place in 2011 and 2012, but not in 2009 and 2021. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST5953B
A39 approaching staggered junction Near Turnpike Corner.
A39 approaching staggered junction
Near Turnpike Corner.
A39 Approaching Chewton Mendip Entering the 30 MPH zone.
A39 Approaching Chewton Mendip
Entering the 30 MPH zone.
Cutlers Green The road junction on the B3114 at Cutlers Green, with the pink house reflecting the late afternoon sunshine.
Cutlers Green
The road junction on the B3114 at Cutlers Green, with the pink house reflecting the late afternoon sunshine.
Lower Litton Reservoir Belonging to Bristol Water
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Lower Litton Reservoir
Belonging to Bristol Water Weblink: LinkExternal link
Upper Litton Reservoir weblink: <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.bristol-water.co.uk/pdf/fishing/litton05.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bristol-water.co.uk/pdf/fishing/litton05.pdf">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>
Upper Litton Reservoir
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Country Lane on the Mendips
Country Lane on the Mendips
St Mary's Church, Litton
St Mary's Church, Litton
Greendown Farm Digger Delivery
Greendown Farm Digger Delivery
Horses on the hillside
Horses on the hillside
St Mary Magdalene Church, Chewton Mendip
St Mary Magdalene Church, Chewton Mendip
Bridleway Through Woodland
Bridleway Through Woodland
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Ford is located at Grid Ref: ST5953 (Lat: 51.280457, Lng: -2.588676)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.280457,-2.588676
Hook's Hill
Natural: peak
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 51.2839057/-2.5923462
Ford
Place: village
Lat/Long: 51.2808815/-2.587344
Post Box
Mapillary: 251943570260675
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Lat/Long: 51.2811718/-2.5875901
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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