Batcombe

Settlement in Somerset Mendip

England

Batcombe

Eastcombe Lane — Eastcombe Lane Credit: Vieve Forward

Batcombe is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the picturesque Mendip Hills, it lies approximately 5 miles southwest of Shepton Mallet and 13 miles south of the historic city of Bath. The village is nestled in a valley, surrounded by rolling countryside and is known for its stunning natural beauty.

With a population of around 400 residents, Batcombe has a tight-knit community and a strong sense of community spirit. The village is characterized by its charming stone cottages, many of which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, giving it a quintessential English countryside feel.

Batcombe is home to the Grade I listed St. Mary's Church, which was originally built in the 12th century and features a unique circular nave. The church is a focal point of the village and holds regular services and community events.

The village also boasts a lively pub, The Three Horseshoes, which offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere to both locals and visitors. The pub serves traditional English food and ales, making it a popular spot for tourists exploring the area.

Batcombe is surrounded by ample opportunities for outdoor activities, including scenic walks, cycling routes, and horse riding trails. The area is also renowned for its agricultural heritage, with many farms and fields dotting the landscape.

Overall, Batcombe is a tranquil and idyllic village, perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat within the stunning Somerset countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.150543/-2.445004 or Grid Reference ST6839. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eastcombe Lane

Eastcombe Lane

Crop field next to the A359 at Seat Hill

Crop field next to the A359 at Seat Hill

2011 : Track and footpath to Batcombe The track is not a public right of way, the footpath is.
Batcome is in the valley beyond the well trimmed hedgerow.

2011 : Track and footpath to Batcombe

The track is not a public right of way, the footpath is. Batcome is in the valley beyond the well trimmed hedgerow.

2011 : Cottages in Batcombe On my first visit to Batcome the impression I had was of a small but lively village, an impression borne out by its website.

&quot;The village of Batcombe has a long history that goes back to Saxon times. It became rich in the 14th century due to the woollen trade and it was during this time that the very fine Parish Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin was built to replace the earlier structure. It boasts a fine tower which affords splendid views of the beautiful valley in which Batcombe nestles.
Local Mendip limestone has historically been used to construct the local cottages and houses, many of which date from the 17th and 18th centuries.&quot;

The above was copied from: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.batcombe.org.uk/history.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.batcombe.org.uk/history.htm">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> an informative website.

2011 : Cottages in Batcombe

On my first visit to Batcome the impression I had was of a small but lively village, an impression borne out by its website. "The village of Batcombe has a long history that goes back to Saxon times. It became rich in the 14th century due to the woollen trade and it was during this time that the very fine Parish Church of St Mary the Blessed Virgin was built to replace the earlier structure. It boasts a fine tower which affords splendid views of the beautiful valley in which Batcombe nestles. Local Mendip limestone has historically been used to construct the local cottages and houses, many of which date from the 17th and 18th centuries." The above was copied from: Link

an informative website.

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 : South on Cockpit Lane to Batcombe

2011 : South on Cockpit Lane to Batcombe

2011 : Top of the hill above Batcombe Looking south east, Batcombe is in the valley below.

2011 : Top of the hill above Batcombe

Looking south east, Batcombe is in the valley below.

2011 : West of north from Cockpit Lane Looking up the valley toward Higher Alham.

2011 : West of north from Cockpit Lane

Looking up the valley toward Higher Alham.

2011 : West from Cockpit Lane A meadow which looks overdue for mowing then the valley of the River Alham.

2011 : West from Cockpit Lane

A meadow which looks overdue for mowing then the valley of the River Alham.

2011 : Mendip view from Cockpit Lane

2011 : Mendip view from Cockpit Lane

2011 : Kale Street, Batcombe Heading east toward Upton Noble.
The green sign proclaims &quot;Designers Makers&quot; what they design and what they make have been unable to discover, even with the power of the web.

2011 : Kale Street, Batcombe

Heading east toward Upton Noble. The green sign proclaims "Designers Makers" what they design and what they make have been unable to discover, even with the power of the web.

2011 : Cottages in Kale Street, Batcombe Signs of roof repairs bottom left. Pretty successful top left.
Kale Street heads east out of the village to the A359 and Upton Noble.

2011 : Cottages in Kale Street, Batcombe

Signs of roof repairs bottom left. Pretty successful top left. Kale Street heads east out of the village to the A359 and Upton Noble.

2011 : Gold Hill, Batcombe Looking toward the River Alham.

2011 : Gold Hill, Batcombe

Looking toward the River Alham.

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".

2012 : Spargrove Lane, bottom of the hill Westcombe is at the top, and a few farms.
Westcombe Hill is behind.

2012 : Spargrove Lane, bottom of the hill

Westcombe is at the top, and a few farms. Westcombe Hill is behind.

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Batcombe is located at Grid Ref: ST6839 (Lat: 51.150543, Lng: -2.445004)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.150543,-2.445004

Batcombe

Place: village

Source Ref: NPE

Wikidata: Q2296620

Wikipedia: en:Batcombe, Somerset

Lat/Long: 51.1501785/-2.4449645

Post Box

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Ref: BA4 147

Lat/Long: 51.1485924/-2.4462179

Historic: memorial

Memorial: war_memorial

Lat/Long: 51.1498029/-2.4434085

Post Box

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: BA4 30

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Lat/Long: 51.1509827/-2.4422841

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 51.1477216/-2.4405547

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

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