Heale

Settlement in Somerset Mendip

England

Heale

Car parked at the start of Fental Lane, Ukrainian flag on fence Credit: Rob Purvis

Heale is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated near the River Avon, it is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and fields. The village is part of the Mendip district and falls within the parliamentary constituency of Wells.

With a population of around 500 residents, Heale is known for its tranquil and idyllic setting. The village is characterized by charming cottages made of local stone, giving it a traditional and timeless appeal. The community prides itself on its close-knit atmosphere and friendly locals.

One of the notable landmarks in Heale is the St. Peter's Church, a beautiful 15th-century building with a distinctive square tower. The church is still in use and serves as a hub for religious activities and community events. The village also boasts a primary school, providing education for the local children.

Surrounded by lush greenery, Heale offers a range of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. The nearby River Avon provides opportunities for fishing and boating, while the surrounding countryside invites walkers and cyclists to explore its scenic trails.

Despite its small size, Heale benefits from good transport links, with easy access to nearby towns and cities. The village also has a few local amenities, including a pub and a village hall, where various events and gatherings take place.

In summary, Heale in Somerset is a peaceful and charming village, offering a rural escape with its beautiful countryside, historic church, and close-knit community.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Heale Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.200956/-2.448968 or Grid Reference ST6844. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Car parked at the start of Fental Lane, Ukrainian flag on fence

Rob Purvis

Tadhill House Farm buildings

Rob Purvis

Old Milepost by A361, village of Dean

The Milepost is located on the grass verge near houses on the South of the road. Parish of Cranmore (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th Century. It has been broken and welded back together (on back of top "BUCI") and repositioned. A photograph before the repainting can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- SHEPTON / MALLET / 4 : : FROME / 8 : : LONDON / 111 Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMFR04

JR Dowding

Old Milestone by Old Wells Road, near Tadhill House Farm

The Milestone is located on grass verge on the South of the road. Parish of Downhead (Mendip District). Stone post (plate lost), Frome square iron plate design, erected by the Frome turnpike trust in the 18th Century, plate repainted by MSS summer 2009. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- Frome / 6 / Wells / 9 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1345266 Link

Milestone Society National ID: SO_FRWL06

Janet Dowding

2011 : Track through Asham Wood

Wikipedia has this to say: "Asham Wood is the largest and most diverse of the ancient semi-natural woods in the Mendips. It has been the subject of controversy and attempts to protect the environment from increased quarrying activity in the area. The wood occupies 2 deep valleys and the intervening plateau. Most of the underlying rocks are calcareous Carboniferous Limestone and Shales, but Devonian Portishead Beds outcrop along the northern valley. There [is] a range of unusual flora and fauna. At Asham Wood near Frome coppicing and 50 dormouse boxes have been introduced in order to encourage nesting. The boxes are monitored and dormice numbers are recorded." Link

The only access to Asham Wood from the road is on the north east edge near Dead Womans Bottom, otherwise it is by footpath.

Maurice Pullin

2011 : Into Asham Wood on the East Mendip Way

The East Mendip Way runs between Wells and Frome Link

Mendip Way Asham Wood is about two thirds of the way along starting from Wells.

Maurice Pullin

Leighton Chapel

Leighton Chapel.

Skip Price

2011 : The former Church of St.James, East Cranmore

"The origin of the name Cranmore comes from the Old English Crane Mere meaning 'Cranes/herons' pool'." Copied from Link

a most interesting website. Seen from the other side in ST6843 : Former church at East Cranmore

Maurice Pullin

2011 : Western Farm, Cranmore

On the road between Cranmore and East Cranmore. Farm land and buildings currently for sale.

Maurice Pullin

2011 : Quarry buildings at Merehead Quarry

More accurately Torr Works Quarry. A limestone quarry run by Foster Yeoman, Merehead is the name of the railhead at the quarry. Culled from; Link

And from: Link

"The site covers an area of some 200 hectares, including 60 hectares which have been landscaped to blend with the surrounding countryside. It is operated by the Aggregate Industries Company employing over 200 people and produces 6 million tonnes of limestone annually which is carried directly from the quarry by Mendip Rail. A Geodiversity audit of the site recorded pale to dark grey well bedded Carboniferous Limestone dipping consistently southwards with a small area of overlying horizontally bedded buff-coloured Jurassic oolitic limestone forming an angular unconformity."

Maurice Pullin

2011 : Road to Wellington Farm, East Cranmore

This is within half a mile of one of the largest quarries on the Mendips yet there is no sight and very little sound of it.

Maurice Pullin

2011 : Main road through East Cranmore

The gateway on the right gives access to ST6843 : 2011 : The former Church of St.James, East Cranmore A little about East Cranmore in Link

Maurice Pullin

2011 : Fields and view from the lane east of Cranmore

Cranmore Tower [ST6745] lifts its head above surrounding trees on the horizon. A small beech wood begins showing its leaves, the foreground field looks a little sad, not sure what crop it contains.

Maurice Pullin

2011 : Fields near Western Farm, Cranmore

Looking north west from the road between Cranmore and East Cranmore.

Maurice Pullin

2011 : Fields and hedgerows near Western Farm

Seen from the road to Cranmore. Cattle in the next field enjoy the new spring grass. Care must be taken to ensure they do not enjoy too much of it and suffer from the bloat, a condition in which fermentation gases build up in the stomach, usually painful, sometimes fatal if not treated. These gases are rich in methane, the condition should not be relieved in the presence of a naked flame or other source of ignition, the results can be explosive. For more info visit: Link

Maurice Pullin

2011 : North from Withy Wood Lane

Coldharbour Farm is out of sight over the brow of the hill, East Cranmore is more fortunate, bits of it are just visible through the trees to the left and beyond the blackthorn blossom. Difficult to believe but one of Mendip's bigger limestone quarries lies within this image, you may catch a glimpse of it through the gap to the right.

Maurice Pullin

2011 : A gathering of toposcopes

At a viewpoint south west of Merehead Quarry. On a day not suitable for long distance viewing. Since writing the above have wondered what the collective noun for "toposcope" would be - a panorama perhaps?

Maurice Pullin