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Cock Hill

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Cock Hill

Direction Sign – Signpost on Turner's Court Lane, Emborough Located west of Turner's Court Lane and west of Portway Bridge in Emborough parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial. Google Earth shows that the Emborough / Chewton Mendip arm and the finial were missing in 2011. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6250
Direction Sign – Signpost on Turner's Court Lane, Emborough Credit: R Raynsford

Cock Hill is a notable hill located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the Mendip Hills, it stands at an elevation of approximately 174 meters (571 feet) above sea level. The hill is positioned near the village of Dundry, just south of Bristol.

Cock Hill boasts stunning views of the surrounding countryside, offering visitors a panoramic vista of the rolling Somerset landscape. From its summit, one can observe the Bristol Channel to the west, with glimpses of the Severn Estuary on clear days. To the east, the hill provides picturesque views of the Chew Valley Lake, a large reservoir nestled within the Chew Valley.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes and rounded peak, covered in grass and scattered with a variety of wildflowers. It is a popular spot for walkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts, who are drawn to its tranquil and idyllic setting. Several footpaths and trails traverse its slopes, allowing visitors to explore the area and enjoy the peaceful ambiance.

Cock Hill holds historical significance as well, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Neolithic period. Archaeological finds in the vicinity include burial mounds and ancient artifacts, highlighting the hill's long-standing connection to human settlement.

Overall, Cock Hill in Somerset offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty and rich history of the region, making it a cherished landmark in the Mendip Hills.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.242903/-2.5367358 or Grid Reference ST6249. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Direction Sign – Signpost on Turner's Court Lane, Emborough Located west of Turner's Court Lane and west of Portway Bridge in Emborough parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial. Google Earth shows that the Emborough / Chewton Mendip arm and the finial were missing in 2011. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6250
Direction Sign – Signpost on Turner's Court Lane, Emborough
Located west of Turner's Court Lane and west of Portway Bridge in Emborough parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial. Google Earth shows that the Emborough / Chewton Mendip arm and the finial were missing in 2011. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6250
Patterns on Portway Bridge The blocks, shadows and a little graffiti on Portway Bridge.
Patterns on Portway Bridge
The blocks, shadows and a little graffiti on Portway Bridge.
Signpost on Turner's Court Lane Cast arms and embossed lettering on a traditional Somerset post.
Signpost on Turner's Court Lane
Cast arms and embossed lettering on a traditional Somerset post.
Lechmere Water A private fishing lake near Emborough, with the old boat house on the far shore. Its size has been reduced slightly from the nineteenth century.
Lechmere Water
A private fishing lake near Emborough, with the old boat house on the far shore. Its size has been reduced slightly from the nineteenth century.
Not enough hop An amphibian road kill near Lechmere Water.
Not enough hop
An amphibian road kill near Lechmere Water.
Growing by the drain It looks like the water is a continuous suppy and has allowed some brightly-coloured growth on the road surface.
Growing by the drain
It looks like the water is a continuous suppy and has allowed some brightly-coloured growth on the road surface.
Lechmere Water track Access to the lake is a muddy track.
Lechmere Water track
Access to the lake is a muddy track.
A small plantation on the farm The path between Coldharbour and Weaver's Farms has some land set aside for the future.
A small plantation on the farm
The path between Coldharbour and Weaver's Farms has some land set aside for the future.
Portway Bridge, open to the sky The old Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway used to span it, but the tracks were ripped up after the line closed in 1965. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7146829">ST6250 : Portway Bridge benchmark</a> for a benchmark on the corner.
Portway Bridge, open to the sky
The old Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway used to span it, but the tracks were ripped up after the line closed in 1965. See ST6250 : Portway Bridge benchmark for a benchmark on the corner.
Portway Bridge benchmark A post-war cutmark, as listed in the Benchmark Database: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm161728" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm161728">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> . The old railway bridge is now minus the tracks - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7146828">ST6250 : Portway Bridge, open to the sky</a>.
Portway Bridge benchmark
A post-war cutmark, as listed in the Benchmark Database: LinkExternal link . The old railway bridge is now minus the tracks - see ST6250 : Portway Bridge, open to the sky.
A37 northbound
A37 northbound
A37 northbound
A37 northbound
Fields at Portway Bridge The bridge refers to an old bridge over the now dismantled railway that use to run through Binegar which was part of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Portway Lane, Turners Court Lane and Kings lane all meet at the bridge. Portway lane is just in front of the house in the middle of the image.
Fields at Portway Bridge
The bridge refers to an old bridge over the now dismantled railway that use to run through Binegar which was part of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Portway Lane, Turners Court Lane and Kings lane all meet at the bridge. Portway lane is just in front of the house in the middle of the image.
Houses at Emborough Farm This row of terraced cottages is close to the crossroads near Old Down on the B3139
Houses at Emborough Farm
This row of terraced cottages is close to the crossroads near Old Down on the B3139
A bus stop casualty The post has come down. Well, it had been leaning for a while.
A bus stop casualty
The post has come down. Well, it had been leaning for a while.
A mixture of masonry The old railway bridge in Binegar has been dismantled but the strange mixture of construction shows.
A mixture of masonry
The old railway bridge in Binegar has been dismantled but the strange mixture of construction shows.
Footpaths off Tellis Lane Two routes to Turner's Court Lane. A small flight of stone steps are a nice touch.
Footpaths off Tellis Lane
Two routes to Turner's Court Lane. A small flight of stone steps are a nice touch.
Tellis Lane bridge The rails have been ripped up ages ago. Note the height sign is imperial.
Tellis Lane bridge
The rails have been ripped up ages ago. Note the height sign is imperial.
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Cock Hill is located at Grid Ref: ST6249 (Lat: 51.242903, Lng: -2.5367358)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Gurney Slade
Place: village
Postal Code: BA3 4
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 51.2425109/-2.5411003
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Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3600SOB21645
Naptan NaptanCode: sotdgtpg
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 51.2420102/-2.5427029
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Post Office
Binigar and Gurney Slade Stores
Lat/Long: 51.2409428/-2.5414218
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Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.240566/-2.5369961
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Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.241011/-2.5358734
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Kindergarten
Binegar and Gurney Slade Store
Lat/Long: 51.2410042/-2.5413968
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Pub
George Inn
Lat/Long: 51.2419578/-2.5421949
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Post Box
Mapillary: 481656220448317
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: building
Post Box Type: wall
Lat/Long: 51.2409795/-2.5413801
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