Small Down Knoll

Hill, Mountain in Somerset Mendip

England

Small Down Knoll

Maes Down Farm — Maes Down Farm Credit: Roger Cornfoot

Small Down Knoll is a prominent hill located in Somerset, England. Standing at an elevation of 220 meters (720 feet), it is considered to be one of the highest points in the region. Small Down Knoll is situated near the village of Cannington, approximately 7 kilometers (4 miles) southwest of Bridgwater.

The hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The gentle slopes of Small Down Knoll are covered in lush green grass, dotted with wildflowers during the warmer months. Its well-maintained footpaths and trails provide easy access to the summit, allowing visitors to enjoy the picturesque landscapes and soak in the tranquility of the area.

The hill is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, with several species of birds, butterflies, and small mammals inhabiting the area. Due to its elevated position, Small Down Knoll also experiences a distinctive microclimate, with cooler temperatures and higher winds compared to the surrounding lowlands.

Small Down Knoll boasts a rich history, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Neolithic period. Archaeological discoveries, such as ancient burial mounds and remnants of Iron Age settlements, highlight the hill's significance as a historical site. Visitors can explore these remnants and gain insight into the lives of the people who once inhabited the area.

Overall, Small Down Knoll is a captivating hill in Somerset, offering breathtaking views, diverse wildlife, and a glimpse into the region's ancient past.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.163741/-2.480227 or Grid Reference ST6640. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Maes Down Farm

Maes Down Farm

'Hilltops'

'Hilltops'

Farm track, north of Chesterblade Road

Farm track, north of Chesterblade Road

2011 : War Memorial and cottages Westcombe The three front gates, three front doors and three TV aerials suggest this is a row of three cottages not a single grand house, though it may have been at one time.

The wisteria must have been terrific.

2011 : War Memorial and cottages Westcombe

The three front gates, three front doors and three TV aerials suggest this is a row of three cottages not a single grand house, though it may have been at one time. The wisteria must have been terrific.

2011 : Drive to Fosse Combe Cottage OS Explorer 142 calls it a cottage but looks more like a farm to me.
The hill in the background keeps itself in the shadow because it is in the next grid square.

2011 : Drive to Fosse Combe Cottage

OS Explorer 142 calls it a cottage but looks more like a farm to me. The hill in the background keeps itself in the shadow because it is in the next grid square.

2011 : Back Lane, Stoney Stratton Stoney Stratton is a village well blessed with farms, five in one grid square. Home Farm is at the end of Back Lane, about as far along as you can see, Heaven Farm is to the right of the camera position, Stratton Farm and Higher Farm are on High Street and Broad Street Farm is on Broad Street (where else?).

2011 : Back Lane, Stoney Stratton

Stoney Stratton is a village well blessed with farms, five in one grid square. Home Farm is at the end of Back Lane, about as far along as you can see, Heaven Farm is to the right of the camera position, Stratton Farm and Higher Farm are on High Street and Broad Street Farm is on Broad Street (where else?).

2011 : Westcombe War Memorial And wheely bin.
For a view from the west see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/341181">ST6739 : Westcombe</a>
The lane behind goes to Home Farm.

2011 : Westcombe War Memorial

And wheely bin. For a view from the west see ST6739 : Westcombe The lane behind goes to Home Farm.

2011 : The heart of Westcombe, looking west Toward Stoney Stratton and Evercreech.
Like Batcombe, Westcombe displays a healthy contempt for the web. Makes life a little difficult for the geographer but who is to blame it?

2011 : The heart of Westcombe, looking west

Toward Stoney Stratton and Evercreech. Like Batcombe, Westcombe displays a healthy contempt for the web. Makes life a little difficult for the geographer but who is to blame it?

2011 : Down Westcombe Way When people in Westcombe say &quot;Drop in sometime&quot; they really mean it.
Cockpit Lane is at the top of the distant hill, the River Alham runs along the foot.

2011 : Down Westcombe Way

When people in Westcombe say "Drop in sometime" they really mean it. Cockpit Lane is at the top of the distant hill, the River Alham runs along the foot.

2011 : Water supply Westcombe This image has been over-enhanced to improve the legibility of the inscription which reads: &quot;1843 H.E. for the people of Westcombe&quot;.

2011 : Water supply Westcombe

This image has been over-enhanced to improve the legibility of the inscription which reads: "1843 H.E. for the people of Westcombe".

2011 : Farm buildings south of Westcombe Road Looking south between Stoney Stratton and Westcombe.
Fosse Combe Gully is beyond the farm buildings with Manor Farm beyond that, a church tower is almost hidden by trees, visible in the enlarged version. Seems to be connected to the farm, possibly all that is left of a lost village.

2011 : Farm buildings south of Westcombe Road

Looking south between Stoney Stratton and Westcombe. Fosse Combe Gully is beyond the farm buildings with Manor Farm beyond that, a church tower is almost hidden by trees, visible in the enlarged version. Seems to be connected to the farm, possibly all that is left of a lost village.

2011 : South west from Westcombe Road The corner of a farmyard with a cattle feeder. Recycled railway sleepers form the wall.
Fosse Combe Gully crosses the frame, Fosse Combe Cottage is to the right.

2011 : South west from Westcombe Road

The corner of a farmyard with a cattle feeder. Recycled railway sleepers form the wall. Fosse Combe Gully crosses the frame, Fosse Combe Cottage is to the right.

2011 : Corner of a barn seen from Westcombe Road With plastic wrapped hay bales covered with a mesh for further protection (could be straw).
The view beyond is to the hill above Milton Clevedon.

2011 : Corner of a barn seen from Westcombe Road

With plastic wrapped hay bales covered with a mesh for further protection (could be straw). The view beyond is to the hill above Milton Clevedon.

2011 : Westcombe Road looking east Toward Westcombe.
A maizefield shows its rigid lines and cows scatter themselves across a field.

2011 : Westcombe Road looking east

Toward Westcombe. A maizefield shows its rigid lines and cows scatter themselves across a field.

2011 : Farmland with barn North west from Westcombe Road.

2011 : Farmland with barn

North west from Westcombe Road.

2011 : Trailer with tractor, Stoney Stratton On the Westcombe Road.
The signpost is on the Doulting to Milton Clevedon Road at the junction with the road to Evercreech.
Stratton Farm is to the right.

2011 : Trailer with tractor, Stoney Stratton

On the Westcombe Road. The signpost is on the Doulting to Milton Clevedon Road at the junction with the road to Evercreech. Stratton Farm is to the right.

2011 : Brook House, Stoney Stratton Private drive with a public footpath.

2011 : Brook House, Stoney Stratton

Private drive with a public footpath.

2011 : Pasture and barn south of Stoney Stratton Seen from Westcombe Road. Near Heaven Farm.

2011 : Pasture and barn south of Stoney Stratton

Seen from Westcombe Road. Near Heaven Farm.

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Small Down Knoll is located at Grid Ref: ST6640 (Lat: 51.163741, Lng: -2.480227)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.163741,-2.480227

Small Down Knoll

Ele: 222

Natural: peak

Source: NPE

Wikidata: Q7542758

Wikipedia: en:Small Down Knoll

Lat/Long: 51.1638489/-2.4802522

Small Down Farm

Place: isolated_dwelling

Source: OS7

Lat/Long: 51.1611797/-2.4775675

Small Down Knoll hill fort

Historic: archaeological_site

Wikidata: Q7542758

Wikipedia: en:Small Down Knoll

Lat/Long: 51.1638825/-2.4768914

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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