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Foxdon Hill

Hill, Mountain in Somerset South Somerset

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Foxdon Hill

Chard Museum A local museum with quite a lot on display and a good section on John Stringfellow the early pioneer of powered flight. However, the final plaudits for that went in 1903 to two brothers in Kittyhawk, USA who actually made the first confirmed controlled powered flight with a passenger/pilot.
Chard Museum Credit: Chris Allen

Foxdon Hill is a prominent hill located in Somerset, England. Rising to an elevation of 248 meters (814 feet), it is situated near the village of Charlton Adam, approximately 5 kilometers south of the town of Somerton. The hill is part of the larger landscape known as the Somerset Levels, renowned for its flat, low-lying terrain.

Foxdon Hill is characterized by its distinct conical shape, making it a notable landmark in the area. The hill is covered in lush green grass and features a diverse range of flora and fauna. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the Somerset Levels, Glastonbury Tor, and the Mendip Hills.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering various walking trails and paths for hikers to explore. It is also a haven for wildlife, with many species of birds, butterflies, and wildflowers found in the area. Foxdon Hill is well-preserved, and efforts have been made to maintain its natural beauty and biodiversity.

The hill holds historical significance as well, with traces of ancient settlements and earthworks found on its slopes. Archaeological excavations have revealed evidence of human activity dating back to the Bronze Age, further adding to its cultural importance.

Overall, Foxdon Hill is an attractive destination for nature lovers, hikers, and history enthusiasts, offering breathtaking views, diverse wildlife, and a glimpse into the rich heritage of the Somerset region.

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Chard Museum A local museum with quite a lot on display and a good section on John Stringfellow the early pioneer of powered flight. However, the final plaudits for that went in 1903 to two brothers in Kittyhawk, USA who actually made the first confirmed controlled powered flight with a passenger/pilot.
Chard Museum
A local museum with quite a lot on display and a good section on John Stringfellow the early pioneer of powered flight. However, the final plaudits for that went in 1903 to two brothers in Kittyhawk, USA who actually made the first confirmed controlled powered flight with a passenger/pilot.
Chard Museum Some of the buildings behind the frontage. The building on the right is a former skittle alley as the museum's main building was a public house. The former skittle alley now contains a forge and woodworking display.
Chard Museum
Some of the buildings behind the frontage. The building on the right is a former skittle alley as the museum's main building was a public house. The former skittle alley now contains a forge and woodworking display.
Chard Museum The exhibition barn is the relatively new building closest to the camera.
Chard Museum
The exhibition barn is the relatively new building closest to the camera.
Chard Museum The main building seen here was formerly a public house and has recently been re-thatched. It is an excellent local history museum with a good section on John Stringfellow, a pioneer of powered flight who did not achieve the ultimate goal of controlled manned flight.
Chard Museum
The main building seen here was formerly a public house and has recently been re-thatched. It is an excellent local history museum with a good section on John Stringfellow, a pioneer of powered flight who did not achieve the ultimate goal of controlled manned flight.
Chard Museum - steam engine for a balloon This is a vertical twin cylinder (duplex) engine with simple slide valves and Stephenson link reversing motion. It was built by John Stringfellow to propel a balloon to relieve the besieged city of Paris in 1870. The city fell before it could be used. Part of the boiler is seen on the left. The Science Museum store at Wroughton has another Stringfellow engine that was built to propel a balloon.
Chard Museum - steam engine for a balloon
This is a vertical twin cylinder (duplex) engine with simple slide valves and Stephenson link reversing motion. It was built by John Stringfellow to propel a balloon to relieve the besieged city of Paris in 1870. The city fell before it could be used. Part of the boiler is seen on the left. The Science Museum store at Wroughton has another Stringfellow engine that was built to propel a balloon.
Chard Museum - John Stringfellow display John Stringfellow was a Victorian aviation pioneer and hanging from the ceiling is a replica of the Henson-Stringfellow plane. Henson patented this in 1842 and it is thought that this was made flesh with a 20 foot wingspan by John Stringfellow who attempted to fly it with a small steam engine on Bewley Down in 1847. These trials were unsuccessful although lasting several weeks. The original is in the Science Museum, London.
Chard Museum - John Stringfellow display
John Stringfellow was a Victorian aviation pioneer and hanging from the ceiling is a replica of the Henson-Stringfellow plane. Henson patented this in 1842 and it is thought that this was made flesh with a 20 foot wingspan by John Stringfellow who attempted to fly it with a small steam engine on Bewley Down in 1847. These trials were unsuccessful although lasting several weeks. The original is in the Science Museum, London.
Chard Museum - lace making machine Chard was a centre of lace industry and this is a machine for making plain lace netting. Although the industry has gone from the town centre the nearby Perry Street Works is operated by Swiss Tulle and still makes plain netting with what is claimed to be the world's largest collection of working lace machines.
Chard Museum - lace making machine
Chard was a centre of lace industry and this is a machine for making plain lace netting. Although the industry has gone from the town centre the nearby Perry Street Works is operated by Swiss Tulle and still makes plain netting with what is claimed to be the world's largest collection of working lace machines.
Wadeford, Manor House Originally C16 building in village on headwaters of River Isle, in a valley in the Blackdown Hills
Wadeford, Manor House
Originally C16 building in village on headwaters of River Isle, in a valley in the Blackdown Hills
Combe St Nicholas: St Nicholas’s church Looking north-north-west, with the centre of the village lying to the north
Combe St Nicholas: St Nicholas’s church
Looking north-north-west, with the centre of the village lying to the north
Combe St Nicholas: the village Looking north-north-west from the churchyard. The village is within easy commuting distance of Taunton – under eleven miles away. On the right the building with the red door is ‘The Old Inn’ and carries a modern datestone indicating that it was built in 1813. Around the bend stands the General Stores and Post Office
Combe St Nicholas: the village
Looking north-north-west from the churchyard. The village is within easy commuting distance of Taunton – under eleven miles away. On the right the building with the red door is ‘The Old Inn’ and carries a modern datestone indicating that it was built in 1813. Around the bend stands the General Stores and Post Office
Field beside Greenway Lane Greenway Lane runs behind the hedge on the right, heading towards Clayhanger.
Field beside Greenway Lane
Greenway Lane runs behind the hedge on the right, heading towards Clayhanger.
Court Mill The early C19 former corn mill on the right, beside the River Isle, is now a dwelling. Beside it are the Mill House and mill cottage.
Court Mill
The early C19 former corn mill on the right, beside the River Isle, is now a dwelling. Beside it are the Mill House and mill cottage.
Trees by the River Isle The row of poplars is at right angles to the river, which flows (away from the camera) among the trees on the left across this little meadow. The old leat for the nearby Nimmer Mill is shown as entering this meadow, which might have been the millpond described in <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=53163" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=53163">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> .
Trees by the River Isle
The row of poplars is at right angles to the river, which flows (away from the camera) among the trees on the left across this little meadow. The old leat for the nearby Nimmer Mill is shown as entering this meadow, which might have been the millpond described in LinkExternal link .
Cuttiford's Door, Chard Autumn sown grass is well up in mid November in fields adjacent to Chard housing estates and the business park. The recent crop succession of turnips, fodder-maize and now, grass indicates the change from dairy farming to lamb rearing and low-graze beef over past decades.
Cuttiford's Door, Chard
Autumn sown grass is well up in mid November in fields adjacent to Chard housing estates and the business park. The recent crop succession of turnips, fodder-maize and now, grass indicates the change from dairy farming to lamb rearing and low-graze beef over past decades.
Village scene, Combe St Nicholas A K6 type telephone box stands on the small village green which is over looked by the church. The cast iron lamp post is dated 1897 and was restored in 1977.
Village scene, Combe St Nicholas
A K6 type telephone box stands on the small village green which is over looked by the church. The cast iron lamp post is dated 1897 and was restored in 1977.
Post Office, Combe St Nicholas Post Office and general store opposite the small village green.
Post Office, Combe St Nicholas
Post Office and general store opposite the small village green.
St Nicholas Church, Combe St Nicholas The church is Norman in origin. The chancel and lower part of the tower is 13th century. The church was restored in 1836.
St Nicholas Church, Combe St Nicholas
The church is Norman in origin. The chancel and lower part of the tower is 13th century. The church was restored in 1836.
Notice board, Combe St Nichalas The village notice board is opposite the church. The green area is known as the Lawns.
Notice board, Combe St Nichalas
The village notice board is opposite the church. The green area is known as the Lawns.
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Foxdon Hill is located at Grid Ref: ST3010 (Lat: 50.885948, Lng: -2.9849955)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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