Barton

Settlement in Somerset

England

Barton

Compton Bishop Church The church of St Andrew, dating from 1306, in the Somerset village of Compton Bishop, nestles beneath the slopes of Crook Peak and the Mendip Hills.
Compton Bishop Church Credit: Martin Clark

Barton is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the Mendip district, it lies approximately 8 miles south of the city of Bristol. With a population of around 600 residents, Barton boasts a charming rural setting that is highly sought after by those seeking a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle.

The village is known for its picturesque landscapes, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The River Chew flows through Barton, adding to its natural beauty and providing opportunities for leisurely walks along its banks. The nearby Mendip Hills offer stunning views and are popular among hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Barton is a close-knit community with a strong sense of community spirit. It has a primary school that caters to local children, ensuring easy access to education within the village. The village also has a village hall, which serves as a hub for various community events and activities.

While mainly a residential area, Barton is in close proximity to larger towns and cities, including Bristol and Bath, which provide residents with a range of amenities and employment opportunities. The village benefits from good transport links, with nearby motorways and railway stations making commuting to nearby urban areas convenient.

Overall, Barton, Somerset, offers a tranquil and scenic setting for residents to enjoy a peaceful countryside lifestyle while still being within reach of larger towns and cities.

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Compton Bishop Church The church of St Andrew, dating from 1306, in the Somerset village of Compton Bishop, nestles beneath the slopes of Crook Peak and the Mendip Hills.
Compton Bishop Church
The church of St Andrew, dating from 1306, in the Somerset village of Compton Bishop, nestles beneath the slopes of Crook Peak and the Mendip Hills.
Compton Bishop: church and village View north east from a footpath, with the western Mendip ridge above. The village lies in a small valley in the lee of Crook Peak
Compton Bishop: church and village
View north east from a footpath, with the western Mendip ridge above. The village lies in a small valley in the lee of Crook Peak
Looking SSE from Winthill, near Banwell Looking South South East from Winthill, near Banwell and Weston-super-Mare. Brent Knoll is on the far right.
Looking SSE from Winthill, near Banwell
Looking South South East from Winthill, near Banwell and Weston-super-Mare. Brent Knoll is on the far right.
Field View of fields from Yarberry Farm.
Field
View of fields from Yarberry Farm.
Fields Taken from Yarberry Farm
Fields
Taken from Yarberry Farm
Crook Peak
Crook Peak
Home Farm in Barton Village
Home Farm in Barton Village
Disused Quarry At the foot of Crooks Peak
Disused Quarry
At the foot of Crooks Peak
Lox Yeo River With the M5 in the background
Lox Yeo River
With the M5 in the background
Apple Orchard in Christon Mistletoe can be seen in the trees.
Apple Orchard in Christon
Mistletoe can be seen in the trees.
Looking towards Wavering Down
Looking towards Wavering Down
Mendip dry stone wall
Mendip dry stone wall
Free ranging cattle
Free ranging cattle
Crook Peak Brent Knoll and the M5 going south from Crook Peak.
Crook Peak
Brent Knoll and the M5 going south from Crook Peak.
Crook Peak and Barton Hill from Wavering Down A view along the Mendips from the last high point on Wavering Down along Barton Hill to the summit of Crook Peak, a fine little mountain that stands above the M5, overlooking the Somerset Levels and Brent Knoll.
Crook Peak and Barton Hill from Wavering Down
A view along the Mendips from the last high point on Wavering Down along Barton Hill to the summit of Crook Peak, a fine little mountain that stands above the M5, overlooking the Somerset Levels and Brent Knoll.
St Andrew's church at Compton Bishop A view towards St Andrew's church and the small village of Compton Bishop, with Wavering Down in the background.  Taken from the footpath that eventually leads to Crook Peak.
St Andrew's church at Compton Bishop
A view towards St Andrew's church and the small village of Compton Bishop, with Wavering Down in the background. Taken from the footpath that eventually leads to Crook Peak.
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Barton is located at Grid Ref: ST3956 (Lat: 51.306233, Lng: -2.868321)

Unitary Authority: North Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.306233,-2.868321
Barton
Place: hamlet
Source: New Popular Edition
Lat/Long: 51.306378/-2.8663157
Barton Cave
Natural: cave_entrance
Lat/Long: 51.3031471/-2.8690438
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.3034075/-2.865946
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.3034829/-2.8659917
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.3039931/-2.8677478
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