Blacker's Hill

Hill, Mountain in Somerset Mendip

England

Blacker's Hill

Direction Sign â Signpost on Turner's Court Lane, Emborough Located west of Turner&#039;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 â Signpost on Turner's Court Lane, Emborough Credit: R Raynsford

Blacker's Hill is a prominent hill located in Somerset, England. It is situated near the village of Doulting and lies about 5 miles south of Shepton Mallet. With an elevation of approximately 800 feet, it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

The hill is predominantly made up of limestone, giving it a distinctive appearance and adding to its natural beauty. It is covered in lush green vegetation, with scattered trees and shrubs dotting the landscape. The diverse flora and fauna found on Blacker's Hill make it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.

At the summit of the hill, there is a trig point, which serves as a marker for surveying and mapping purposes. This point provides a perfect vantage point to appreciate the breathtaking vistas that stretch across Somerset and the neighboring counties.

Blacker's Hill is a favorite spot for hikers and walkers, as it is crisscrossed by numerous footpaths and trails. These trails cater to different skill levels, offering options for both leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes. The hill's surroundings also boast historical sites, including the iconic Shepton Mallet Prison, which adds an extra layer of interest for visitors.

Overall, Blacker's Hill is a picturesque location that combines stunning natural beauty, rich biodiversity, and historical significance. It is a must-visit destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the Somerset countryside.

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Blacker's Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.250106/-2.5207579 or Grid Reference ST6350. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Direction Sign â 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

R Raynsford

New Direction Sign - Signpost on the B3139 Wells Road in Chilcompton

Located on the northeast side of the crossroads of the B3139 Wells Road, Bakers Lane and Stockhill Road, diagonally opposite the Co-op in Chilcompton parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial. A completely new fingerpost in 2021 to replace the one shown in Link. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6451C

J Francis

Downside Abbey

Despite appearances, most of this abbey was built in the 20th century (see ST6550 : Downside Abbey for full description). The remaining Benedictine monks who have been at Downside since 1814 plan to leave in March 2022.

Vieve Forward

Patterns on Portway Bridge

The blocks, shadows and a little graffiti on Portway Bridge.

Neil Owen

Signpost on Turner's Court Lane

Cast arms and embossed lettering on a traditional Somerset post.

Neil Owen

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.

Neil Owen

Portway Bridge benchmark

A post-war cutmark, as listed in the Benchmark Database: Link

. The old railway bridge is now minus the tracks - see ST6250 : Portway Bridge, open to the sky.

Neil Owen

Wells Road at Fry's Well

This row of terraced stone cottages is on the north side of the Wells Road, the B3139, on the eastern side of Chilcompton village.

Nigel Mykura

A37 northbound

Alex McGregor

A37 northbound

Alex McGregor

Site of Chilcompton station, 1987

View SW, towards Evercreech Junction, Templecombe and Bournemouth: ex-Midland & LSW (Somerset & Dorset) Joint line, Bath - Bournemouth West. This was on the long climb from Radstock to Masbury Summit; ahead was Chilcompton Tunnel. The whole line was closed on 7/3/66.

Ben Brooksbank

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.

Nigel Mykura

Houses at Emborough Farm

This row of terraced cottages is close to the crossroads near Old Down on the B3139

Nigel Mykura

Croft House and the B3356

Croft House stands behind the trees on the left. Taken between heavy showers on a Saturday lunchtime.

HelenK

Parsonage Lane, Chilcompton

The lane joins the main road as it leaves Chilcompton going westward.

HelenK

Keeping pupils and the public apart

These gates close off the grounds of Downside School. Two notices tell the public that this is private property with no right of way; a third tells pupils that they are not to go (in the other direction) past this point.

HelenK

Downside Abbey

The Basilica of St Gregory the Great is the largest neo-Gothic church, not a cathedral, in England and home to the senior community of English Benedictines. The brothers came to Downside from Douai in northern France in 1814, as refugees from the Napoleonic regime, but most of what we see today was built in the 20th century. The cluster of eastern chapels and the transept were constructed between 1882 and 1890, the architects being Archibald Dunn and Edward Hansom. The quire was designed by Thomas Garner and completed in 1905; the tower beyond, placed over the south transept rather than the central crossing, was completed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1938. At 166 feet it is the tallest tower in Somerset after Wells Cathedral at 182 ft (Bath Abbey's tower is 162 ft). The great church is 74 feet high (Bath 75 ft, Exeter Cathedral 69 ft, Wells 73 ft) and 328 feet long at present (Bristol Cathedral 338 ft), but Scott's nave still awaits its final two western bays.

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