Burrow, Lower

Settlement in Somerset South Somerset

England

Burrow, Lower

View from Burrow Hill
View from Burrow Hill Credit: Pam Goodey

Burrow is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the district of South Somerset, Burrow is nestled in the picturesque countryside and surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The village is part of the civil parish of Lower, which comprises a few scattered settlements.

With a population of around 200 residents, Burrow is a tight-knit community that offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for its inhabitants. The village is characterized by its charming thatched-roof cottages, which add to its quaint and traditional atmosphere. The surrounding landscape provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and nature walks.

Despite its small size, Burrow has a few amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local pub, a village hall, and a community center that hosts various events and gatherings throughout the year. The village also benefits from being close to larger towns and cities such as Yeovil and Taunton, which provide additional services and amenities.

Historically, Burrow has been an agricultural community, and farming still plays a significant role in the local economy. The village is known for its lush green fields and well-preserved historic buildings, which attract visitors looking to experience the charm of rural England.

Overall, Burrow, Lower, Somerset offers a tranquil and close-knit community, surrounded by beautiful countryside, and provides an ideal retreat for those seeking a slower pace of life in a traditional English village.

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Burrow, Lower Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.982129/-2.833627 or Grid Reference ST4120. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from Burrow Hill
View from Burrow Hill
View from Burrow Hill
View from Burrow Hill
Disused Westport canal in Hambridge
Disused Westport canal in Hambridge
Burrow Hill from Barrington
Burrow Hill from Barrington
Burrow Hill The perfect hill, for this day, anyway, after hours spent mainly on the levels. A ewe awaits me beside the solitary hilltop tree. One public footpath leads to the top, another passes along the left side.
Burrow Hill
The perfect hill, for this day, anyway, after hours spent mainly on the levels. A ewe awaits me beside the solitary hilltop tree. One public footpath leads to the top, another passes along the left side.
Tree on Burrow Hill Approaching the sycamore on top of the hill shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3434266">ST4120 : Burrow Hill</a>.
Tree on Burrow Hill
Approaching the sycamore on top of the hill shown in ST4120 : Burrow Hill.
Lamb on Burrow Hill A number of lambs and ewes had climbed to enjoy the view. In shadow behind is the church at Kingsbury Episcopi <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/45554">ST4321 : Kingsbury Episcopi: church</a>, with housing at Stembridge nearer at hand.
Lamb on Burrow Hill
A number of lambs and ewes had climbed to enjoy the view. In shadow behind is the church at Kingsbury Episcopi ST4321 : Kingsbury Episcopi: church, with housing at Stembridge nearer at hand.
Trig point on Burrow Hill Only 77 metres above sea level but a commanding view in all directions. The houses behind the pillar are at Lower Burrow; the levels beyond are West Moor.
Trig point on Burrow Hill
Only 77 metres above sea level but a commanding view in all directions. The houses behind the pillar are at Lower Burrow; the levels beyond are West Moor.
Sheep on Burrow Hill With the shadow of the sycamore shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3434344">ST4120 : Tree on Burrow Hill</a>. Below are houses along Burrow Way.
Sheep on Burrow Hill
With the shadow of the sycamore shown in ST4120 : Tree on Burrow Hill. Below are houses along Burrow Way.
Sheep on Burrow Hill In the background is a detail of the scene in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3434459">ST4120 : Sheep on Burrow Hill</a>, with orchards on either side of Burrow Way.
Sheep on Burrow Hill
In the background is a detail of the scene in ST4120 : Sheep on Burrow Hill, with orchards on either side of Burrow Way.
Pass Vale Farm A view from the top of Burrow Hill. The farm is the HQ of The Somerset Cider Brandy Company (Burrow Hill Cider).
Pass Vale Farm
A view from the top of Burrow Hill. The farm is the HQ of The Somerset Cider Brandy Company (Burrow Hill Cider).
House in Stembridge Ash This is the view south along New Cross Hill which runs from Stembridge up to New Cross.
House in Stembridge Ash
This is the view south along New Cross Hill which runs from Stembridge up to New Cross.
Yonder Drove On West Moor, and bordered on both sides by rhynes. Seen from New Road.
Yonder Drove
On West Moor, and bordered on both sides by rhynes. Seen from New Road.
Westmoor Drove The drove carries footpath L 17/58 from New Road.
Westmoor Drove
The drove carries footpath L 17/58 from New Road.
New Road Across the levels of West Moor. Hard to spot in the distance are the sign for, and parapet of, Middle Bridge, in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST4021">ST4021</a>. Seen here from the crossing of Burrow Drove (right) and Westmoor Drove.
New Road
Across the levels of West Moor. Hard to spot in the distance are the sign for, and parapet of, Middle Bridge, in ST4021. Seen here from the crossing of Burrow Drove (right) and Westmoor Drove.
Burrow Drove This drove across West Moor, seen from New Road (the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3471813">ST4020 : New Road</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3471799">ST4020 : Westmoor Drove</a>), carries bridleway L 17/13.
Burrow Drove
This drove across West Moor, seen from New Road (the same spot as ST4020 : New Road and ST4020 : Westmoor Drove), carries bridleway L 17/13.
Towards Burrow Hill Looking across West Moor from the spot on New Road where <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3471813">ST4020 : New Road</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3471821">ST4020 : Burrow Drove</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3471799">ST4020 : Westmoor Drove</a> were taken. Burrow Hill is largely in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST4120">ST4120</a>.
Towards Burrow Hill
Looking across West Moor from the spot on New Road where ST4020 : New Road, ST4020 : Burrow Drove and ST4020 : Westmoor Drove were taken. Burrow Hill is largely in ST4120.
Higher Burrow Farmhouse "C16/C17" <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=22418" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=22418">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> . Smartly thatched and with mullioned windows. Seen from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3471840">ST4019 : New Road</a>.
Higher Burrow Farmhouse
"C16/C17" LinkExternal link . Smartly thatched and with mullioned windows. Seen from the same spot as ST4019 : New Road.
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Burrow, Lower is located at Grid Ref: ST4120 (Lat: 50.982129, Lng: -2.833627)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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