Abbey Hill

Hill, Mountain in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Abbey Hill

In between the rain Taken a yard or two from the point at which <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/474151">ST3017 : Folly Farm</a> was taken, and in the same brief burst of sunshine. Footpath CH1/16 arrives at the bend in Folly Drove. — In between the rain Credit: Derek Harper

Abbey Hill is a prominent hill located in Somerset, England. Situated near the village of Buckland St Mary, it forms part of the eastern end of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With an elevation of approximately 258 meters (846 feet), Abbey Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill takes its name from the nearby Buckland Abbey, a former Cistercian abbey that was established in the 13th century. It is believed that the abbey owned the hill and used it for agricultural purposes during its existence. Today, the site of the abbey is marked by a beautiful Grade I listed building, which includes a private house and a chapel.

Abbey Hill is characterized by its rolling green slopes, covered with lush vegetation and scattered with ancient trees. It is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of walking trails and paths to explore. The hill provides an ideal setting for a leisurely stroll, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the countryside.

In addition to its natural beauty, Abbey Hill also holds historical significance. The area has been inhabited for centuries, with evidence of Iron Age and Roman settlements discovered nearby. The hill is a testament to the region's rich history and serves as a reminder of the past civilizations that once thrived in the area.

Overall, Abbey Hill in Somerset is a picturesque hill that combines natural beauty with historical significance. Its panoramic views, idyllic surroundings, and cultural heritage make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Abbey Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.956101/-3.0235535 or Grid Reference ST2817. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

In between the rain

Taken a yard or two from the point at which ST3017 : Folly Farm was taken, and in the same brief burst of sunshine. Footpath CH1/16 arrives at the bend in Folly Drove.

Derek Harper

Country Lane near Folly Farm

This bend in the lane next to a small copse is where Folly Drove becomes Barrington Hill Lane

Nigel Mykura

Barrington Hill Road passing a small wood

Turning north, to the west of Folly Farm.

Christine Johnstone

Farmland south-west of Folly Farm

No arable crops on the lower slopes of Barrington Hill.

Christine Johnstone

Signpost, public footpath to Caige Bush Farm

South down the overgrown wooded track, then east along some field boundaries.

Christine Johnstone

Barrington Hill Road

Roger Cornfoot

Sharp bend on Barrington Hill Road

Roger Cornfoot

Junction on Cold Road

Cold Road (foreground and ahead) is followed by the parish boundary between Staple Fitzpaine (left) and Bickenhall. As it passes the junction, it crosses into ST2719. The wood is Grughay Close.

Derek Harper

Former post office, Curland

The scene is shown leafless in ST2717 : Village Green, Curland. As the sign on the left hints, the triangular green is one-way on its north and west sides. Maps from 1903 to 1993 show the building as a post office, the older ones naming it as Stoneleigh.

Derek Harper

Field by Bulford crossroads

On the southeast side of the junction shown at Link . In the distance is the hilltop at Castle Neroche.

Derek Harper

Field near Bulford

From the crossroads shown in ST2617 : Turning for Curland and Bickenhall.

Derek Harper

Bulford crossroads

Also seen in ST2617 : Turning for Curland and Bickenhall and ST2617 : Old Direction Sign - Signpost by Bulford crossroads, Curland Parish.

Derek Harper

Cold Road

Looking in the opposite direction from ST2718 : Junction on Cold Road, so that Staple Fitzpaine is on the right of the parish boundary as it follows the lane, and Bickenhall is on the left.

Derek Harper