Binegar Bottom

Valley in Somerset Mendip

England

Binegar Bottom

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

Binegar Bottom, located in Somerset, England, is a picturesque valley nestled within the Mendip Hills. This rural area is known for its natural beauty, with rolling green hills, meandering streams, and tranquil woodlands. The small hamlet of Binegar is situated at the heart of this valley, providing a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

Binegar Bottom is renowned for its rich history, dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086 when it was mentioned as "Beneghere." The area was predominantly agricultural, with farming playing a significant role in the local economy. Today, the valley still retains its rural charm, with several working farms dotting the landscape.

Nature lovers flock to Binegar Bottom to explore its diverse flora and fauna. The valley is home to a wide range of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, and numerous bird species. Walking and hiking enthusiasts can enjoy the numerous trails that wind their way through the valley, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Despite its secluded location, Binegar Bottom is conveniently located near several amenities. The nearby town of Wells provides shopping facilities, restaurants, and cultural attractions, including the iconic Wells Cathedral. Additionally, the city of Bath is within easy reach, offering further entertainment and shopping options.

Binegar Bottom is a place where residents and visitors can escape the hustle and bustle of city life, immersing themselves in the tranquility of the Somerset countryside. With its natural beauty, rich history, and convenient location, it remains a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.236413/-2.5498955 or Grid Reference ST6148. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

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.

Trees on a tumulus One of a number in the area, this bowl barrow is close to Emborough and is possibly believed to date back to the Bronze Age. It is about 32m in diameter and 2.5m high, with evidence of a berm surrounding it. The trees have shielded the outline somewhat. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7146021">ST6050 : An old barrow in the field</a> for another barrow north of this one.

Trees on a tumulus

One of a number in the area, this bowl barrow is close to Emborough and is possibly believed to date back to the Bronze Age. It is about 32m in diameter and 2.5m high, with evidence of a berm surrounding it. The trees have shielded the outline somewhat. See ST6050 : An old barrow in the field for another barrow north of this one.

A small plantation on the farm The path between Coldharbour and Weaver&#039;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: Link

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

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.

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&#039;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.

Pond at the end of Tellis Lane A small feature close to the junction with the A37.

Pond at the end of Tellis Lane

A small feature close to the junction with the A37.

Path at Coldharbour Farm Going to Redhill Lane? This stone stile will point you on your way.

Path at Coldharbour Farm

Going to Redhill Lane? This stone stile will point you on your way.

Hogget burgers on the menu A roadside advert, with the uncommon offering of hogget - a sheep in its second year, between lamb and mutton.

Hogget burgers on the menu

A roadside advert, with the uncommon offering of hogget - a sheep in its second year, between lamb and mutton.

A fate befallen in Bennett's Lane The storms of February are still present.

A fate befallen in Bennett's Lane

The storms of February are still present.

The boundary takes in Bennett's Lane The lane is largely used as the boundary for the old Union and Rural District boundary. A metal marker stands in front of an older stone version, both precariously in front of a small drainage ditch.

The boundary takes in Bennett's Lane

The lane is largely used as the boundary for the old Union and Rural District boundary. A metal marker stands in front of an older stone version, both precariously in front of a small drainage ditch.

You wouldn't know it was here What is today a pretty typical farm field had a recent and much different appearance. Where the footpaths meet under the tree was up until the 1960s a Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway line. That went under Beeching and the land has returned to a green and peaceful field.

You wouldn't know it was here

What is today a pretty typical farm field had a recent and much different appearance. Where the footpaths meet under the tree was up until the 1960s a Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway line. That went under Beeching and the land has returned to a green and peaceful field.

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Binegar Bottom is located at Grid Ref: ST6148 (Lat: 51.236413, Lng: -2.5498955)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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