Bonnyleigh Hill

Hill, Mountain in Somerset Mendip

England

Bonnyleigh Hill

Old Milestone, (Former A361) Frome Road, South West of Beckington The milestone is located between Oldford and Beckington in the roadside hedge on the west side of the road. Parish of Beckington (Mendip District). Cast iron post, C&M Classical iron casting design, erected by the Black Dog turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:-
BATH
11
MILES
FROME
2

Somerset HER number: 19330 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=19330&resourceID=100" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=19330&resourceID=100">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_BAFR11
Old Milestone, (Former A361) Frome Road, South West of Beckington Credit: Janet Dowding

Bonnyleigh Hill is a picturesque hill located in Somerset, England. It is situated in the southern region of Somerset, approximately 10 miles south of the city of Bristol. Rising to an elevation of 400 meters (1,312 feet), Bonnyleigh Hill is considered one of the highest peaks in the area, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is known for its lush green meadows, dense woodlands, and diverse wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The slopes of Bonnyleigh Hill are covered with a variety of vegetation, including heather, gorse, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape during the summer months.

At the summit of Bonnyleigh Hill, visitors can find a stone cairn, which is believed to have been built in ancient times as a marker or memorial. The cairn serves as a reminder of the area's rich history and is often a point of interest for those exploring the hill.

Bonnyleigh Hill is easily accessible by foot, with several footpaths and trails leading to the summit. These trails provide opportunities for walkers of all levels to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and experience the tranquility that Bonnyleigh Hill has to offer.

Overall, Bonnyleigh Hill is a stunning natural landmark in Somerset, boasting breathtaking views, diverse flora and fauna, and a rich historical significance. It continues to attract visitors from near and far, offering a memorable and rewarding experience for all who venture to its summit.

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Bonnyleigh Hill Images

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Old Milestone, (Former A361) Frome Road, South West of Beckington The milestone is located between Oldford and Beckington in the roadside hedge on the west side of the road. Parish of Beckington (Mendip District). Cast iron post, C&M Classical iron casting design, erected by the Black Dog turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:-
BATH
11
MILES
FROME
2

Somerset HER number: 19330 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=19330&resourceID=100" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=19330&resourceID=100">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_BAFR11
Old Milestone, (Former A361) Frome Road, South West of Beckington
The milestone is located between Oldford and Beckington in the roadside hedge on the west side of the road. Parish of Beckington (Mendip District). Cast iron post, C&M Classical iron casting design, erected by the Black Dog turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- BATH 11 MILES FROME 2 Somerset HER number: 19330 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: SO_BAFR11
Row of houses, Bath Road, Beckington
Row of houses, Bath Road, Beckington
Beckington Baptist Chapel Grade II listed former Baptist Chapel, now a day nursery. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101296104-baptist-chapel-forecourt-wall-gate-piers-and-gates-beckington#.Yhp0djjP2Uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101296104-baptist-chapel-forecourt-wall-gate-piers-and-gates-beckington#.Yhp0djjP2Uk">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>
Beckington Baptist Chapel
Grade II listed former Baptist Chapel, now a day nursery. LinkExternal link
Beckington House Grade II listed former 17th century manor house, restored mid-19th century. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101345321-beckington-manor-attached-garden-wall-gate-and-piers-beckington#.Yhp2DTjP2Uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101345321-beckington-manor-attached-garden-wall-gate-and-piers-beckington#.Yhp2DTjP2Uk">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>
Beckington House
Grade II listed former 17th century manor house, restored mid-19th century. LinkExternal link
Elmhay Park A wedding venue. There is a golf course in the grounds.
Elmhay Park
A wedding venue. There is a golf course in the grounds.
Old Milestone, Forrmer A36, Bath Road, North of Beckington The milestone is located near Clifford Farm, on the rough bank, on the east side of the road. Parish of Beckington (Mendip District). Cast iron post, C&M Classical iron casting design, erected by the Black Dog turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:-
BATH /10 / WARMINSTER 7 / FROME / 3

Grade II listed, List Entry Number: 1345295  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1345295" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1345295">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_BAWM10
Old Milestone, Forrmer A36, Bath Road, North of Beckington
The milestone is located near Clifford Farm, on the rough bank, on the east side of the road. Parish of Beckington (Mendip District). Cast iron post, C&M Classical iron casting design, erected by the Black Dog turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- BATH /10 / WARMINSTER 7 / FROME / 3 Grade II listed, List Entry Number: 1345295 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: SO_BAWM10
View from Orchardleigh House
View from Orchardleigh House
Iron Mill Lane heading east
Iron Mill Lane heading east
Layby on Frome Road, heading towards Beckington
Layby on Frome Road, heading towards Beckington
Pile of rubbish opposite the layby on Frome Road
Pile of rubbish opposite the layby on Frome Road
Looking west across the Frome River valley, north of Beckington
Looking west across the Frome River valley, north of Beckington
Gloucester Lodge and old road sign, Lullington Hoprfully the road sign is now considered to be equivalent to a finger post, as it is at the junction. It points to Oldford and Frome.
Gloucester Lodge and old road sign, Lullington
Hoprfully the road sign is now considered to be equivalent to a finger post, as it is at the junction. It points to Oldford and Frome.
Old road sign at Gloucester Lodge This is hopefully now regarded as a finger post, It points to Woolverton and Bath.
Old road sign at Gloucester Lodge
This is hopefully now regarded as a finger post, It points to Woolverton and Bath.
Lullington: old signpost to Woolverton and Bath One of two old road signs surviving at this junction, the other pointing eastward towards Oldford and Frome. They date from before 1963 when the Worboys Report led to the road signage that is practically universal today. 

The other sign is here: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4059012">ST7851 : Lullington: old signpost to Oldford and Frome</a>.
Lullington: old signpost to Woolverton and Bath
One of two old road signs surviving at this junction, the other pointing eastward towards Oldford and Frome. They date from before 1963 when the Worboys Report led to the road signage that is practically universal today. The other sign is here: ST7851 : Lullington: old signpost to Oldford and Frome.
Lullington: old signpost to Oldford and Frome One of two old road signs surviving at this junction, the other pointing northward towards Woolverton and Bath. They date from before 1963 when the Worboys Report led to the road signage that is practically universal today. 

The other sign is here: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4059008">ST7851 : Lullington: old signpost to Woolverton and Bath</a>.
Lullington: old signpost to Oldford and Frome
One of two old road signs surviving at this junction, the other pointing northward towards Woolverton and Bath. They date from before 1963 when the Worboys Report led to the road signage that is practically universal today. The other sign is here: ST7851 : Lullington: old signpost to Woolverton and Bath.
Lullington: postbox № BA11 45 Lullington's postbox is set into a wall alongside Gloucester Lodge, at the road junction somewhat to the east of the village itself.
Lullington: postbox № BA11 45
Lullington's postbox is set into a wall alongside Gloucester Lodge, at the road junction somewhat to the east of the village itself.
Oldford: postbox № BA11 27 An Elizabeth II-reign postbox of a design very common in rural areas, poking out of the hedgerow.

It is located only a couple of yards from the site of the telephone box (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1311238">ST7850 : Telephone box and road next to The Ship</a>) which is no longer there.
Oldford: postbox № BA11 27
An Elizabeth II-reign postbox of a design very common in rural areas, poking out of the hedgerow. It is located only a couple of yards from the site of the telephone box (ST7850 : Telephone box and road next to The Ship) which is no longer there.
Art Deco School: Frome Community College, Bath Road, Frome, Somerset According to <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.schoolsnet.com" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.schoolsnet.com">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 college was founded as a secondary school in 1921 which fits in with the Art Deco style. Either side of the central entrance are two long wings and the google satellite shows they extend around the building to form a central quadrangle.  In 1945 it became a grammar school and in 1974 the three-tier system which was established in the Frome area.
Art Deco School: Frome Community College, Bath Road, Frome, Somerset
According to LinkExternal link the college was founded as a secondary school in 1921 which fits in with the Art Deco style. Either side of the central entrance are two long wings and the google satellite shows they extend around the building to form a central quadrangle. In 1945 it became a grammar school and in 1974 the three-tier system which was established in the Frome area.
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Bonnyleigh Hill is located at Grid Ref: ST7950 (Lat: 51.257233, Lng: -2.2985193)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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