Beard Hill

Hill, Mountain in Somerset Mendip

England

Beard Hill

Old Milestone by A37, North of Beard Hill and South of junction with A361 The Milestone is located beside the road in front of the hedge on the West of the road.  Parish of Pilton (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6045080" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6045080">Link</a>

Inscription reads:-  
SHEPTON / MALLET / 2 : : ILCHEST.R / 13 : : EXETER / 60

Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMIC02
Old Milestone by A37, North of Beard Hill and South of junction with A361 Credit: JR Dowding

Beard Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Somerset, England. Standing at an elevation of approximately 222 meters (728 feet), it is considered one of the higher points in the region. The hill is situated near the village of Trudoxhill, in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Beard Hill is characterized by its gentle slopes and verdant landscape, covered in lush grass and occasional patches of shrubs and trees. The hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the rolling hills, farmland, and charming villages that dot the Somerset landscape.

At the summit of Beard Hill, there is a trig point, a concrete pillar used in surveying, which serves as a landmark for visitors. The trig point not only provides a reference point for surveying purposes but also offers an excellent vantage point for taking in the stunning vistas.

The hill is a popular spot for outdoor activities, such as hiking, walking, and nature photography. Several footpaths and trails traverse the hill, providing opportunities for both leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes. Wildlife enthusiasts can also spot various species of birds, small mammals, and wildflowers along the way.

Beard Hill is easily accessible, with nearby parking facilities and well-maintained paths leading to the summit. Visitors to this picturesque hill can enjoy a peaceful and serene atmosphere, immersing themselves in the natural beauty of the Somerset countryside.

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Beard Hill Images

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Old Milestone by A37, North of Beard Hill and South of junction with A361 The Milestone is located beside the road in front of the hedge on the West of the road.  Parish of Pilton (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6045080" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6045080">Link</a>

Inscription reads:-  
SHEPTON / MALLET / 2 : : ILCHEST.R / 13 : : EXETER / 60

Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMIC02
Old Milestone by A37, North of Beard Hill and South of junction with A361
The Milestone is located beside the road in front of the hedge on the West of the road.  Parish of Pilton (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- SHEPTON / MALLET / 2 : : ILCHEST.R / 13 : : EXETER / 60 Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMIC02
Old Milestone by B3136, Lambert Hill, near Elm Farm, junction with A361 The Milestone is located in hedge in front of open wire fence on the North of the road.  Parish of Pilton (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th Century, was rusty in 2002. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6096208" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6096208">Link</a> 

Inscription reads:- 
SHEPTON / MALLET / 2 : : GLASTON / BURY / 7 : : TAUNTON / 28  

Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1058808 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058808" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058808">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> 

Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMGB02
Old Milestone by B3136, Lambert Hill, near Elm Farm, junction with A361
The Milestone is located in hedge in front of open wire fence on the North of the road.  Parish of Pilton (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th Century, was rusty in 2002. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link  Inscription reads:- SHEPTON / MALLET / 2 : : GLASTON / BURY / 7 : : TAUNTON / 28 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1058808 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMGB02
Old Milepost by A371, top of hill by Prestleigh Welcome sign The Milepost is located in hedge, on verge by West side of the road.  Parish of Doulting (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th Century, piece broken off north face; fractures. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6037504" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6037504">Link</a> 

Inscription reads:-  
SHEPTON / MALLET / 2 : : CASTLE / CARY / 6 : : BRUTON / 5  

Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1217657 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1217657" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1217657">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> 

Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMCC02
Old Milepost by A371, top of hill by Prestleigh Welcome sign
The Milepost is located in hedge, on verge by West side of the road.  Parish of Doulting (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th Century, piece broken off north face; fractures. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link  Inscription reads:- SHEPTON / MALLET / 2 : : CASTLE / CARY / 6 : : BRUTON / 5 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1217657 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMCC02
Approaching Pilton on the A361 from the east
Approaching Pilton on the A361 from the east
Doulting : Prestleigh : Royal Bath & West Showground Looking across the avenues at the showground.
Doulting : Prestleigh : Royal Bath & West Showground
Looking across the avenues at the showground.
Doulting : Prestleigh : Royal Bath & West Showground A busy scene at the Royal Bath & West Show.
Doulting : Prestleigh : Royal Bath & West Showground
A busy scene at the Royal Bath & West Show.
Field A field with a solitary tree off Compton Lane.
Field
A field with a solitary tree off Compton Lane.
Compton Road Lane south of Shepton Mallet.
Compton Road
Lane south of Shepton Mallet.
Ridge Lane Lane south of Shepton Mallet, seen here by its junction with Compton Road (on the left) and Compton Lane (on the right).
Ridge Lane
Lane south of Shepton Mallet, seen here by its junction with Compton Road (on the left) and Compton Lane (on the right).
Track Overgrown track off Compton Lane.
Track
Overgrown track off Compton Lane.
Field Field off Compton Road with houses in the Field Farm development in the background.
Field
Field off Compton Road with houses in the Field Farm development in the background.
Ridge Lane Lane south of Shepton Mallet.
Ridge Lane
Lane south of Shepton Mallet.
7 - 10 Cannard's Grave Road Short terrace on Cannard's Grave Road dating from around the turn of the 19th/20th Centuries, first marked on the 1904 25 inch map.
7 - 10 Cannard's Grave Road
Short terrace on Cannard's Grave Road dating from around the turn of the 19th/20th Centuries, first marked on the 1904 25 inch map.
The Highwayman Roadside pub built c.1880, situated on a section of the Fosse Way, here part of the A37.
The Highwayman
Roadside pub built c.1880, situated on a section of the Fosse Way, here part of the A37.
Cannard's Grave Road Houses in Cannard's Grave Road with The Highwayman (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7558272">ST6241 : The Highwayman</a>) in the background.
Cannard's Grave Road
Houses in Cannard's Grave Road with The Highwayman (see ST6241 : The Highwayman) in the background.
Clarks Meadow Houses in Clarks Meadow in Tadley Acres, a development over the period 1996 - 2018 on the Duchy of Cornwall owned Field Farm.  This section of Clarks Meadow was completed in 2017-8.
Clarks Meadow
Houses in Clarks Meadow in Tadley Acres, a development over the period 1996 - 2018 on the Duchy of Cornwall owned Field Farm. This section of Clarks Meadow was completed in 2017-8.
Clarks Meadow Houses in Clarks Meadow in Tadley Acres, a development over the period 1996 - 2018 on the Duchy of Cornwall owned Field Farm.  This section of Clarks Meadow was completed in 2017-8.
Clarks Meadow
Houses in Clarks Meadow in Tadley Acres, a development over the period 1996 - 2018 on the Duchy of Cornwall owned Field Farm. This section of Clarks Meadow was completed in 2017-8.
Mistletoe Lane Houses in Mistletoe Lane in Tadley Acres, a development over the period 1996 - 2018 on the Duchy of Cornwall owned Field Farm.  Mistletoe Lane was completed in 2008-9.
Mistletoe Lane
Houses in Mistletoe Lane in Tadley Acres, a development over the period 1996 - 2018 on the Duchy of Cornwall owned Field Farm. Mistletoe Lane was completed in 2008-9.
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Beard Hill is located at Grid Ref: ST6140 (Lat: 51.166463, Lng: -2.5462596)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.166463,-2.5462596
Beard Hill
Place: hamlet
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 51.1654186/-2.540149
Barrier: stile
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Lat/Long: 51.1638079/-2.5418061
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