Green, Little

Settlement in Somerset Mendip

England

Green, Little

Stone Stile on Park Hill near Mells A stone stile beside the road on Park Hill near Mells.
The stile leads onto a public footpath that goes down to Mells.
Photograph taken at the bend in the road where Park Hill becomes Conduit Hill. — Stone Stile on Park Hill near Mells Credit: Kevin Pearson

Green, Little, Somerset is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the heart of the picturesque Somerset Levels, the village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, offering residents and visitors alike a tranquil and idyllic setting.

With a population of around 500, Green, Little is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere. The village is characterized by its charming thatched-roof cottages, many of which date back several centuries, adding to its historical charm. The architecture of the village reflects its rich heritage and traditional English village aesthetic.

Despite its small size, Green, Little boasts a range of amenities for its residents. These include a local pub, The Green Dragon, which serves traditional pub food and acts as a social hub for the village. The village also has a primary school, providing education for children aged five to eleven.

The surrounding countryside offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby Somerset Levels provide ample opportunities for walks, bike rides, and bird-watching, with several nature reserves and wetlands in close proximity. The village also benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities, such as Taunton and Bridgwater, which offer a wider range of amenities and services.

Overall, Green, Little, Somerset offers a peaceful and picturesque way of life, perfect for those seeking a close community and a connection with nature. With its historic charm and beautiful surroundings, it is a truly delightful place to live or visit.

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Green, Little Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.237022/-2.397178 or Grid Reference ST7248. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stone Stile on Park Hill near Mells

A stone stile beside the road on Park Hill near Mells. The stile leads onto a public footpath that goes down to Mells. Photograph taken at the bend in the road where Park Hill becomes Conduit Hill.

Kevin Pearson

Whatley Church

Church at Whatley.

Wayland Smith

Old Milestone West of Whatley Crossroads

The Milestone is located on grass verge and hedge on the South of the road. Parish of Whatley (Mendip District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Frome square iron plate design, erected by the Frome turnpike trust in the 18th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- FROME / 3 / WELLS / 12 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1295398 Link

Milestone Society National ID: SO_FRWL03

JR Dowding

Cottages in Selwood Street

Vieve Forward

Brick Kiln Farm Bridge

Bridge carrying Wanwards Lane across the Frome to Radstock railway (closed to passenger traffic in 1959, and to goods in 1968). It now crosses The Colliers Way (part of National Cycle Network Route 24), though the overgrown railway tracks are still in place.

David Tyers

Benchmark on Conduit Bridge

An old cutmark, as listed in the Benchmark Database: Link

, on the east wall of the old railway bridge. See ST7350 : A choice of routes for a wider view and ST7350 : Lost! for where an old projecting bracket used to be below.

Neil Owen

A choice of routes

The small road bridge over the old railway not leads down to the cycle path. A benchmark can be found on the eastern wall of the bridge - see ST7350 : Benchmark on Conduit Bridge - but a projecting bracket in the structure of the bridge itself has not enjoyed a similar fate. See ST7350 : Lost!.

Neil Owen

Lost!

This scar in the stonework of the railway bridge appears to be the remains of an old projecting bracket. It has clearly been removed, by fair means or foul! This part of the old Colliers' Way railway has become a popular cycle path and has a number of these types dotted along it - see Link

for the listing in the Benchmark Database and ST7350 : Conduit Bridge for a wider view of the bridge.

Neil Owen

Conduit Bridge

The Colliers Way - Route 24 of Sustrans National Cycle Network - is part of the route that links Midsomer Norton to Frome. Originally it was the Somersetshire Coal Canal before the railway took over, but today is a popular and peaceful cyclepath. A benchmark used to be in the stonework of the left abutment but has been lost now - see ST7350 : Lost!. Also see Link

for the local information.

Neil Owen

Join here for Route 24

Conduit Bridge is a handy point to access the cyclepath, or the other way around if you like. Of course, you could always go to the pub.

Neil Owen

It's been a while

The old coal railway line between Radstock and Frome ran up until 1988; however, the compulsion of Mother Nature won't allow the lines to remain untouched.

Neil Owen

Anyone know who 'H' is?

Stonemasons' marks are common enough, but it seems like one man had put in plenty of work here.

Neil Owen

Enamel fingers

Route 24 has plenty of artworks along its length, including a series of these fingers on rusty sheets which are high under the bridges. They recreate a bye-gone era when such styles were prevalent. See ST7549 : A curious mixture for another example.

Neil Owen