Hewish

Settlement in Somerset South Somerset

England

Hewish

Shave Lane — Shave Lane Credit: Adrian Taylor

Hewish is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated approximately 3 miles south of Weston-super-Mare, it falls within the civil parish of Hutton. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and scenic environment.

Hewish has a rich history dating back to medieval times, with evidence of settlements in the area. The village is known for its charming and quaint architecture, with many traditional stone-built houses and cottages still standing today. The local community is close-knit and welcoming, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Hewish has a few amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. There is a local pub, The Bell Inn, which serves as a popular gathering spot for locals and visitors alike. The village also has a primary school, providing education for younger children in the area. For shopping and other amenities, residents can easily access the nearby town of Weston-super-Mare.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Mendip Hills provide stunning views and are a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. Additionally, the coastal town of Weston-super-Mare offers access to sandy beaches and a range of seaside attractions.

Overall, Hewish is a tranquil and idyllic village, perfect for those seeking a peaceful rural retreat while still having access to nearby towns and amenities.

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Shave Lane

Shave Lane

Ford near Hewish Sometimes referred to as an &#039;Irish Ford&#039;, the stream is piped and only covers the road after heavy rain.

Ford near Hewish

Sometimes referred to as an 'Irish Ford', the stream is piped and only covers the road after heavy rain.

Railway Formerly the main line of the London and South Western Railway, this route has declined in importance and now only supports an infrequent passenger service.

Railway

Formerly the main line of the London and South Western Railway, this route has declined in importance and now only supports an infrequent passenger service.

Hewish Crossing

Hewish Crossing

View from Staker's Cross Hill The short valley on the right cuts deeply into the ridge above Woolminstone. In the main valley bottom, and out of square, is Clapton. Seen from the lane which drops increasingly steeply from Staker&#039;s Cross to Woolminstone.

View from Staker's Cross Hill

The short valley on the right cuts deeply into the ridge above Woolminstone. In the main valley bottom, and out of square, is Clapton. Seen from the lane which drops increasingly steeply from Staker's Cross to Woolminstone.

Field near Woolminstone Footpath CH27/13 crosses this long narrow field, connecting the lane between Woolminstone and Hewish with Hewish Mill. A small stream, hard to detect in the image, runs down the centre a few yards to the left.

Field near Woolminstone

Footpath CH27/13 crosses this long narrow field, connecting the lane between Woolminstone and Hewish with Hewish Mill. A small stream, hard to detect in the image, runs down the centre a few yards to the left.

Ford at Hewish Mill Farm Geese beneath the footbridge beside this ford on Watery Lane, with the farm buildings beyond. The former millhouse and millpond are out of sight to the right, near the railway. The mill&#039;s chequered history is described at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=54677" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=54677">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> . The stream is a tributary of the River Axe.

Ford at Hewish Mill Farm

Geese beneath the footbridge beside this ford on Watery Lane, with the farm buildings beyond. The former millhouse and millpond are out of sight to the right, near the railway. The mill's chequered history is described at Link

. The stream is a tributary of the River Axe.

Lower Hewish Seen across a field from the B3165 (Clapton Road), these cottages are on Watery Lane. The right-hand cottage is built across the gridline.

Lower Hewish

Seen across a field from the B3165 (Clapton Road), these cottages are on Watery Lane. The right-hand cottage is built across the gridline.

Church of the Good Shepherd, Hewish With its Ham stone mullioned windows, this little late C19 chapel of ease (in the parish of West Crewkerne) on Watery Lane manages to convey a medieval air. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=59153" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=59153">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>

Church of the Good Shepherd, Hewish

With its Ham stone mullioned windows, this little late C19 chapel of ease (in the parish of West Crewkerne) on Watery Lane manages to convey a medieval air. Link

Venley Lane This pleasant hedged track, with oaks every few yards, carries footpath CH27/27 down from a ridge south of St Rayn Hill towards Crewkerne.

Venley Lane

This pleasant hedged track, with oaks every few yards, carries footpath CH27/27 down from a ridge south of St Rayn Hill towards Crewkerne.

Coombe The right hand part of the large farm is in ST4109. The history is outlined at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=54694" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=54694">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> , which describes it as a deserted medieval village. Certainly the slopes of St Rayn Hill, beyond, appear to show signs of human activity. Along the edge of the wood at the top runs the A30.

Coombe

The right hand part of the large farm is in ST4109. The history is outlined at Link

, which describes it as a deserted medieval village. Certainly the slopes of St Rayn Hill, beyond, appear to show signs of human activity. Along the edge of the wood at the top runs the A30.

Valley above Woolminstone The combe containing Blackmoor Wood (in the foreground) and Blackmore Farm (hidden behind the wood - and spelt differently on the maps) as seen from footpath CH27/12.

Valley above Woolminstone

The combe containing Blackmoor Wood (in the foreground) and Blackmore Farm (hidden behind the wood - and spelt differently on the maps) as seen from footpath CH27/12.

Shave Hill With railway and Maiden Beech Farm in foreground

Shave Hill

With railway and Maiden Beech Farm in foreground

Farmland from Shave Hill

Farmland from Shave Hill

Farmland around Axe River Valley from Seaborough Hill

Farmland around Axe River Valley from Seaborough Hill

Seaborough Hill Farm

Seaborough Hill Farm

Road Junction at Roundham, Crewkerne, Somerset The unclassified road known as Cathole Bridge Road running from Misterton round the southern edge of Crewkerne joins the A30 from Crewkerne to Chard at this junction just west of Crewkwerne.

Road Junction at Roundham, Crewkerne, Somerset

The unclassified road known as Cathole Bridge Road running from Misterton round the southern edge of Crewkerne joins the A30 from Crewkerne to Chard at this junction just west of Crewkwerne.

Signpost near Hewish and Crewkerne This is on a minor road just south of Crewkwerne. The reason the sign for Hewish is different to the others is that when the signs were made, the Hewish sign was spelled incorrectly as &quot;HUISH&quot; (the spelling used for the far more famous Yeovil Town Football Club ground 10 miles away at Yeovil) and had to be replaced. The sign was replaced in 2009.

The name Huish is common in Somerset (where it can be found 21 times in various forms) but is not at all common elsewhere in the country. It seems to have meant ‘household’ or ‘family farm’ many hundreds of years ago. It has been suggested that places with this name are what is left of a pre-Saxon, farmstead settlement pattern that existed before villages became the norm. This farmstead pattern was replaced by planned open-field villages in the later Saxon period.

Signpost near Hewish and Crewkerne

This is on a minor road just south of Crewkwerne. The reason the sign for Hewish is different to the others is that when the signs were made, the Hewish sign was spelled incorrectly as "HUISH" (the spelling used for the far more famous Yeovil Town Football Club ground 10 miles away at Yeovil) and had to be replaced. The sign was replaced in 2009. The name Huish is common in Somerset (where it can be found 21 times in various forms) but is not at all common elsewhere in the country. It seems to have meant ‘household’ or ‘family farm’ many hundreds of years ago. It has been suggested that places with this name are what is left of a pre-Saxon, farmstead settlement pattern that existed before villages became the norm. This farmstead pattern was replaced by planned open-field villages in the later Saxon period.

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Hewish is located at Grid Ref: ST4108 (Lat: 50.872283, Lng: -2.82726)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

What 3 Words

///untruth.increased.dissolves. Near Crewkerne, Somerset

Nearby Locations

Woolminstone West Crewkerne Aldershort Copse Hewish

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