Atherstone Hill

Hill, Mountain in Somerset South Somerset

England

Atherstone Hill

St. Mary's, Seavington St. Mary, Somerset Originally built in the 13th Century, the church was extensively rebuilt in the 15th with some restoration in the late 19th. — St. Mary's, Seavington St. Mary, Somerset Credit: Ray Jennings

Atherstone Hill is a prominent landmark located in Somerset, England. Situated in the Mendip Hills, it is part of the larger Atherstone Nature Reserve. The hill reaches an elevation of approximately 266 meters (873 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest points in the region.

The hill is characterized by its steep incline and rugged terrain, covered in dense vegetation and rocky outcrops. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Chew Valley Lake and the Bristol Channel in the distance.

Atherstone Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Hikers and walkers often venture to the top of the hill to enjoy the breathtaking vistas and explore the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit the area. The hill is also a habitat for various bird species, including buzzards and kestrels, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

The Atherstone Nature Reserve, encompassing the hill, boasts a rich biodiversity with a range of plant species, such as heather, bracken, and gorse. The reserve is also home to several rare and protected species, including the greater and lesser horseshoe bats.

With its natural beauty and ecological importance, Atherstone Hill serves as both a recreational destination and an important conservation area in Somerset. It offers visitors a chance to connect with nature, appreciate stunning landscapes, and witness the diverse wildlife that thrives in this unique part of England.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.940639/-2.8710487 or Grid Reference ST3816. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St. Mary's, Seavington St. Mary, Somerset Originally built in the 13th Century, the church was extensively rebuilt in the 15th with some restoration in the late 19th.

St. Mary's, Seavington St. Mary, Somerset

Originally built in the 13th Century, the church was extensively rebuilt in the 15th with some restoration in the late 19th.

St. Mary's, Seavington St. Mary, Somerset The Tower and North wall.

St. Mary's, Seavington St. Mary, Somerset

The Tower and North wall.

St. Mary's, Seavington St. Mary, Somerset North-East corner.

St. Mary's, Seavington St. Mary, Somerset

North-East corner.

St. Mary's, Seavington St. Mary, Somerset The Nave.

St. Mary's, Seavington St. Mary, Somerset

The Nave.

St. Mary's, Seavington St. Mary, Somerset The Chancel and Apse.

St. Mary's, Seavington St. Mary, Somerset

The Chancel and Apse.

Whitelackington Village Hall

Whitelackington

Village Hall

Stocklinch Ottersey church Remote from its village

Stocklinch Ottersey church

Remote from its village

Park Lane On the right is Putcombe Copse, which was the site of a C16 deerpark, part of Whitelackington Park. The lane leads to Kingstone.

Park Lane

On the right is Putcombe Copse, which was the site of a C16 deerpark, part of Whitelackington Park. The lane leads to Kingstone.

Hurcott Copse Between the camera and the wooded slopes the A303 lies hidden. In the foreground, Park Lane meets the former main road from Ilminster to Yeovil, now downgraded to unclassified.

Hurcott Copse

Between the camera and the wooded slopes the A303 lies hidden. In the foreground, Park Lane meets the former main road from Ilminster to Yeovil, now downgraded to unclassified.

St Mary's Church, Whitelackington The church is very close to the manor house, and consequently difficult to photograph from the south. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=53358" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=53358">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>

St Mary's Church, Whitelackington

The church is very close to the manor house, and consequently difficult to photograph from the south. Link

Dillington Park A view from the long drive that approaches Dillington House from Whitelackington.

Dillington Park

A view from the long drive that approaches Dillington House from Whitelackington.

Dillington Park Farm The farm lies in the landscape park of Dillington House. A workshop among the buildings houses a firm of cabinet makers. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1307455">ST3715 : Fishing lake, Dillington</a>.

Dillington Park Farm

The farm lies in the landscape park of Dillington House. A workshop among the buildings houses a firm of cabinet makers. See also ST3715 : Fishing lake, Dillington.

Dillington Park Lodge The thatched C17/C18 house is beside the former main road through Whitelackington. Details at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=56612" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=56612">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> .

Dillington Park Lodge

The thatched C17/C18 house is beside the former main road through Whitelackington. Details at Link

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Emergency access slip road to A303 The busy Ilminster bypass runs for 7 miles between junctions, so emergency access routes such as this could be vital. This one is off Boxstone Hill, the lane on the lane, which leads to Shepton Beauchamp.

Emergency access slip road to A303

The busy Ilminster bypass runs for 7 miles between junctions, so emergency access routes such as this could be vital. This one is off Boxstone Hill, the lane on the lane, which leads to Shepton Beauchamp.

Junction east of Whitelackington Park Lane approaches the junction shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/491867">ST3915 : Hurcott Copse</a>. Left for Ilminster, right for Seavington St Michael.

Junction east of Whitelackington

Park Lane approaches the junction shown in ST3915 : Hurcott Copse. Left for Ilminster, right for Seavington St Michael.

Field beside A303 Actually the road behind the hedge on the right is the former main road; the modern road is in a cutting below the left edge of the field. The houses visible are at Seavington St Mary. Taken from the junction with Boxstone Hill.

Field beside A303

Actually the road behind the hedge on the right is the former main road; the modern road is in a cutting below the left edge of the field. The houses visible are at Seavington St Mary. Taken from the junction with Boxstone Hill.

Fields beside the A303 A peaceful-looking scene, but the traffic noise from constant traffic on the A303, hidden on the left in a cutting, is anything but. A road sign on the main road can perhaps be seen near the top left. The two trees are in the same field as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/493303">ST3915 : Field beside A303</a>; taken from the same spot.

Fields beside the A303

A peaceful-looking scene, but the traffic noise from constant traffic on the A303, hidden on the left in a cutting, is anything but. A road sign on the main road can perhaps be seen near the top left. The two trees are in the same field as ST3915 : Field beside A303; taken from the same spot.

Park Lane A view looking alongside Putcombe Copse on the left; the tree on the crest of the hill can be seen, looking from the other direction, in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/491860">ST3914 : Park Lane</a>.

Park Lane

A view looking alongside Putcombe Copse on the left; the tree on the crest of the hill can be seen, looking from the other direction, in ST3914 : Park Lane.

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Atherstone Hill is located at Grid Ref: ST3816 (Lat: 50.940639, Lng: -2.8710487)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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