Holcombe

Settlement in Somerset Mendip

England

Holcombe

Direction Sign â Signpost at Church Farm, Stratton on the Fosse parish Located at Church Farm on the northwest side of the junction of Church Lane, Stratton Road and Watery Lane in Stratton on the Fosse parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial.

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6650 — Direction Sign â Signpost at Church Farm, Stratton on the Fosse parish Credit: J Dowding

Holcombe is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the Mendip Hills, it lies approximately 8 miles south of the town of Shepton Mallet. The village is nestled in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling green hills and farmland.

Holcombe is a historic settlement with a rich heritage that dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086. It has retained much of its traditional charm and character, boasting a collection of well-preserved period buildings and cottages. The local church, St. Andrew's, is an architectural gem and a focal point of the village.

Despite its modest size, Holcombe is a vibrant community with a range of amenities and services. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, which serves as a popular meeting place for residents and visitors alike. The village also benefits from excellent transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and villages.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. The Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a haven for nature enthusiasts, with its network of walking trails and scenic viewpoints. Additionally, the nearby city of Bath, renowned for its Roman baths and Georgian architecture, is within easy reach for a day trip.

In summary, Holcombe is a delightful village in Somerset that combines its historical roots with modern amenities. Its idyllic location and strong sense of community make it a desirable place to live or visit.

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Holcombe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.244638/-2.4723304 or Grid Reference ST6749. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Direction Sign â Signpost at Church Farm, Stratton on the Fosse parish

Located at Church Farm on the northwest side of the junction of Church Lane, Stratton Road and Watery Lane in Stratton on the Fosse parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6650

J Dowding

The church of St Andrew, Holcombe

Peter Wood

The church of St Vigor at Stratton-on-the-Fosse

One of only two churches named after St Vigor.

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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This mark can be found on the wall of St Andrew's Church. For more detail see : Link

Peter Wood

South porch of Old St Andrew's Church, Holcombe

The late Lella Raymond, in her 1996 guide written for the Churches Conservation Trust, tells us that "the south porch holds fascinating evidence of antiquity. The cut stone is Doulting limestone, used for Bath, Glastonbury and Wells. The gable incorporates a Norman arch, with zigzag around it and short rolls inserted at intervals in the hollow beneath the hood. Above the arch, in place of the keystone, is a 16th-century carved angel with wings outstretched and arms folded. The chevron at the apex of the gable could have been carved from the tympanum ... The walls of the porch are blind, with plain stone benches each side, one inscribed D C 1743. The inner doorway was continuous quarter-round moulding round a four-centred arch. The door itself is a fine medieval example."

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Old St Andrew's Church, Holcombe

In parkland a mile north of the village, the old church ceased to be used for regular worship when the new church in the village centre ST6749 : Holcombe St Andrew was opened in 1884. It is now vested in the Churches Conservation Trust. The 14th-century west tower shows the emerging Perpendicular style and is unbuttressed. To its west can be seen one of an avenue of Lawson cypresses.

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Humped zebra

Not a cross of some African animals but a speed-reducing measure along Anchor Road in Highbury.

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The Crossways garage is crushed

No more petrol at this station. Having been declared redundant it has been demolished to make room for a new store and a house.

Neil Owen

A village that remembers

Coleford's village signpost also provides room for a silhouette of a soldier. See ST6849 : Welcome to Coleford for a better look at the hanpainted sign. The bench seat beyond marks the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, 2012.

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Welcome to Coleford

A hand-painted village sign; pity the elements have taken the shine off it as it looks rather fetching. See ST6849 : A village that remembers for a wider view of the roadside position.

Neil Owen

A post box remains

The village post office was here up until quite recently, but the premises are now a piano shop. However, the postbox and a notice board remain on site.

Neil Owen

Coleford Royal British Legion hall

The hall was built in 1956, with later extensions. See ST6849 : The Legion scroll for a look at the front sign and legend.

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The Legion scroll

Coleford Royal British Legion hall has this stone plaque on the front that records the fallen of both world wars. It seems such an obvious place to have a war memorial, yet not many do. See ST6849 : Coleford Royal British Legion hall for a location view.

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Coleford Gospel Hall

The village had held some meetings in various places before a worshipper, Harry Beer, drove a horse and cart to Devizes to purchase an old army hut. The corrugated hut became the first hall for the community by 1920. Later meetings were also held under canvas as the needs outgrew. Today this spacious modern hall welcomes all.

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Coleford and Highbury signpost

At the junction of Anchor Road and Church Street. Coleford is nowhere near the sea but presumably Anchor Road is named after the Anchor Inn further up the way.

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Coleford pharmacy

At the top of Church Street. Prior to this it was the village fish and chip shop.

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Coleford's K6

This telephone box is now a library and second-hand outlet.

Neil Owen

The old Miners Arms

Naturally, a mining village would have a pub of this name; sadly, it stood almost opposite another, the Eagle, and lost that battle for customers. Today it has been redeveloped as a small group of apartments with original features and even includes a bar area.

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Holcombe is located at Grid Ref: ST6749 (Lat: 51.244638, Lng: -2.4723304)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset