Henton

Settlement in Somerset Mendip

England

Henton

River Axe The river, fringed by himalayan balsam, cuts across the northeast edge of the square. Not very big, but then there is a Lower River Axe running a mile to the south, the two having separated at Wookey. The lane is heading from Knowle Bridge to Bleadney. — River Axe Credit: Derek Harper

Henton is a small village located in the county of Somerset, in the southwest of England. Situated within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Henton offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is known for its peaceful and idyllic setting.

The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 200 residents. It features a charming collection of traditional stone cottages, some of which date back several centuries, giving Henton a distinctively quaint and timeless atmosphere.

Henton is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with the market town of Wells just a short drive away. Wells is famous for its stunning cathedral, which attracts visitors from all over the world. The city of Bath, renowned for its Roman baths and Georgian architecture, is also within easy reach.

Despite its small size, Henton offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub, where residents can gather and socialize. The village is also surrounded by a network of footpaths and bridleways, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

In terms of attractions, Henton is close to several notable landmarks. Cheddar Gorge, a dramatic limestone gorge with spectacular cliffs and caves, is just a short drive away. Additionally, the Wookey Hole Caves, with their underground river and stunning rock formations, are another popular destination for visitors.

Overall, Henton is a picturesque village that offers a tranquil and scenic place to live, with easy access to nearby towns, cities, and natural wonders.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.206493/-2.725442 or Grid Reference ST4945. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

River Axe The river, fringed by himalayan balsam, cuts across the northeast edge of the square. Not very big, but then there is a Lower River Axe running a mile to the south, the two having separated at Wookey. The lane is heading from Knowle Bridge to Bleadney.

River Axe

The river, fringed by himalayan balsam, cuts across the northeast edge of the square. Not very big, but then there is a Lower River Axe running a mile to the south, the two having separated at Wookey. The lane is heading from Knowle Bridge to Bleadney.

Knowle Moor Drove A lane over the levels, here passing willow trees as it veers away from the River Axe (behind the camera).

Knowle Moor Drove

A lane over the levels, here passing willow trees as it veers away from the River Axe (behind the camera).

Knowle Moor Drove Looking in the other direction from the spot where <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2587937">ST4947 : Knowle Moor Drove</a> was taken. The River Axe runs along the left side of the road.

Knowle Moor Drove

Looking in the other direction from the spot where ST4947 : Knowle Moor Drove was taken. The River Axe runs along the left side of the road.

Upper Old Enclosure Rhyne Taken from close to the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/95494">ST4946 : Knowle Hill</a>, looking more to the right.

Upper Old Enclosure Rhyne

Taken from close to the same spot as ST4946 : Knowle Hill, looking more to the right.

Knowle Moor Drove A junction on the drove, with Moor Sherd leaving on the left, and Taylor Paddock Drove, a footpath, on the right.

Knowle Moor Drove

A junction on the drove, with Moor Sherd leaving on the left, and Taylor Paddock Drove, a footpath, on the right.

Taylor Paddock Drove Carrying footpath WS 16/35, which crosses Knowle Moor Rhyne at these trees, though you can&#039;t tell that from the photograph.

Taylor Paddock Drove

Carrying footpath WS 16/35, which crosses Knowle Moor Rhyne at these trees, though you can't tell that from the photograph.

Knowle Moor Looking across the levels from Taylor Paddock Drove, a rather overgrown footpath (WS 16/35) north of the point shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2588061">ST4846 : Taylor Paddock Drove</a>. The trees ahead are alongside the River Axe.

Knowle Moor

Looking across the levels from Taylor Paddock Drove, a rather overgrown footpath (WS 16/35) north of the point shown in ST4846 : Taylor Paddock Drove. The trees ahead are alongside the River Axe.

Taylor Paddock Drove Carrying footpath WS 16/35, and somewhat overgrown, with intermittent trees along the sides. Taken from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2588183">ST4847 : Knowle Moor</a>, which looks to the left. On the right is a field of maize.

Taylor Paddock Drove

Carrying footpath WS 16/35, and somewhat overgrown, with intermittent trees along the sides. Taken from the same spot as ST4847 : Knowle Moor, which looks to the left. On the right is a field of maize.

Webb's Rhyne <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/95493">ST4846 : Knowle Moor</a> shows the rhyne looking in the other direction from Knowle Moor Drove, on a rather lovelier day. Set against the western end of Yarley Hill in the background is part of the village of Bleadney, in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST4846">ST4846</a>.

Webb's Rhyne

ST4846 : Knowle Moor shows the rhyne looking in the other direction from Knowle Moor Drove, on a rather lovelier day. Set against the western end of Yarley Hill in the background is part of the village of Bleadney, in ST4846.

Knowle Moor Drove The drove runs dead straight for nearly two kilometres; this view from the junction with Marchey Drove, looks along the southwestern 450 metres of that stretch. On the right, partly hidden by a tree, is Barrow Hill.

Knowle Moor Drove

The drove runs dead straight for nearly two kilometres; this view from the junction with Marchey Drove, looks along the southwestern 450 metres of that stretch. On the right, partly hidden by a tree, is Barrow Hill.

Lower River Axe The river, really a former irrigation channel and millstream, flows (there&#039;s water in there somewhere) towards the camera heading for Panborough Moor, where it meets the real River Axe. In the background is Scotland House. View from Knowle Moor Drove.

Lower River Axe

The river, really a former irrigation channel and millstream, flows (there's water in there somewhere) towards the camera heading for Panborough Moor, where it meets the real River Axe. In the background is Scotland House. View from Knowle Moor Drove.

Lower River Axe See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2588558">ST4845 : Lower River Axe</a>; this view, looking downstream from the same spot, demonstrates there is water in the channel.

Lower River Axe

See ST4845 : Lower River Axe; this view, looking downstream from the same spot, demonstrates there is water in the channel.

Knowle Moor Drove Looking along the start of the straight stretch of the drove described in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2588503">ST4845 : Knowle Moor Drove</a>, from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2588558">ST4845 : Lower River Axe</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2588604">ST4845 : Lower River Axe</a>, with the Mendips across the levels on the left.

Knowle Moor Drove

Looking along the start of the straight stretch of the drove described in ST4845 : Knowle Moor Drove, from the same spot as ST4845 : Lower River Axe and ST4845 : Lower River Axe, with the Mendips across the levels on the left.

Reed Farm Looking up the drive to the farm from the B3139.

Reed Farm

Looking up the drive to the farm from the B3139.

Rhyne near Bleadney A view from Tilley&#039;s Drove along a rhyne past some farm buildings.

Rhyne near Bleadney

A view from Tilley's Drove along a rhyne past some farm buildings.

Rhyne near Bleadney Looking in the other direction from the spot where <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2588714">ST4745 : Rhyne near Bleadney</a> was taken, on the other side of Tilley&#039;s Drove. Ahead is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/93989">ST4745 : Panborough Hill</a> - mapped as Barrow Hill - with Barrow House Farm at its foot.

Rhyne near Bleadney

Looking in the other direction from the spot where ST4745 : Rhyne near Bleadney was taken, on the other side of Tilley's Drove. Ahead is ST4745 : Panborough Hill - mapped as Barrow Hill - with Barrow House Farm at its foot.

Gate and field, Yeap's Drove <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/89431">ST4844 : The Road down to Godney</a> was taken further down this road to the left. This looks across it and across a meadow beyond. The prominent clump of trees and the distant Brook Farm to its left are both in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST4744">ST4744</a>.

Gate and field, Yeap's Drove

ST4844 : The Road down to Godney was taken further down this road to the left. This looks across it and across a meadow beyond. The prominent clump of trees and the distant Brook Farm to its left are both in ST4744.

Crossroads on the levels Yeap&#039;s Drove gives way to Tilley&#039;s Drove. Ahead is Barrow Hill, in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST4745">ST4745</a>.

Crossroads on the levels

Yeap's Drove gives way to Tilley's Drove. Ahead is Barrow Hill, in ST4745.

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Henton is located at Grid Ref: ST4945 (Lat: 51.206493, Lng: -2.725442)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

What 3 Words

///overgrown.diets.belt. Near Wells, Somerset

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Nearby Amenities

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Henton

Place: hamlet

Source: New Popular Edition

Lat/Long: 51.2061935/-2.7278032

Natural: peak

Source: New Popular Edition

Lat/Long: 51.2023754/-2.7229967

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.2085436/-2.719599

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.2076278/-2.718966

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.2067809/-2.7183652

Public Bookcase

Defibrillator

Access: yes

Booth: K6

Covered: booth

Defibrillator Location: inside old red phone box in Henton

Disused Amenity: telephone

Emergency: defibrillator

Man Made: telephone_box

Public Bookcase Type: phone_box

Lat/Long: 51.2053777/-2.7271745

Post Box

Post Box Type: lamp

Lat/Long: 51.2053789/-2.7270654

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