Lower Kingcombe

Settlement in Dorset

England

Lower Kingcombe

Ambulance Trapped in Floods at Powerstock Common This shows an ambulance trapped under the old railway bridge on the former Bridport branch line from Maiden Newton. The car on the other side had just arrived to render assistance to the two paramedics in the ambulance. A recovery vehicle had been summoned to pull the ambulance out but it had not yet arrived. — Ambulance Trapped in Floods at Powerstock Common Credit: Nigel Mykura

Lower Kingcombe is a small village located in the county of Dorset, in the southwest of England. It is situated approximately 7 miles northeast of the market town of Beaminster and 12 miles northwest of the county town of Dorchester. The village is nestled within the picturesque landscape of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Lower Kingcombe is known for its charming rural character, with traditional thatched cottages, stone walls, and narrow lanes. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, offering stunning views of the countryside. It is a peaceful and tranquil place, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 100 residents. It has a small church, St. Peter's, which dates back to the 12th century and is a notable example of Norman architecture. The church serves as a spiritual and social hub for the village, hosting regular services and community events.

The surrounding area of Lower Kingcombe offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. There are numerous walking and cycling trails that wind through the countryside, allowing visitors to experience the natural beauty of the region. The nearby Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve is a haven for wildlife, with its diverse range of habitats including meadows, wetlands, and woodlands.

Overall, Lower Kingcombe is a charming and idyllic village, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Dorset countryside.

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Lower Kingcombe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.789946/-2.6331506 or Grid Reference SY5599. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ambulance Trapped in Floods at Powerstock Common

This shows an ambulance trapped under the old railway bridge on the former Bridport branch line from Maiden Newton. The car on the other side had just arrived to render assistance to the two paramedics in the ambulance. A recovery vehicle had been summoned to pull the ambulance out but it had not yet arrived.

Nigel Mykura

Ambulance Stuck in Floods at Powerstock Common (2)

This shows the ambulance shortly after it had got stuck under the old railway bridge on the former branch line from Maiden Newton to Bridport. This bridge frequently floods but this is the worst I have seen there.

Nigel Mykura

Crossroads at Higher Kingcombe

Roger Cornfoot

Rock House

Restored and extended since 2012: SY5499 : House at Higher Kingcombe

Roger Cornfoot

Landscape with dung

Roger Cornfoot

Private road to Stapleford Farm

Roger Cornfoot

Signpost at Mount Pleasant

Roger Cornfoot

Field near Kingcombe Cross Roads

Looking northwest towards Kingcombe Cross Roads from near the end of the lane from Higher Wraxhall.

Trevor Harris

Higher Kingcombe Barn

Roger Cornfoot

Track on Rampisham Down

Roger Cornfoot

Rampisham radio masts

These dominate the view from the car on the A356.

Chris Downer

Rampisham Down

Cattle beneath the southern end of the transmitting station.

Andrew Smith

Road through Wraxhall Woods

This is looking down the road that runs through Wraxhall woods from Kingcombe crossroads to Wraxhall

Nigel Mykura

Hills above Kingcombe with unusual cloud formation

Maurice D Budden

Wraxall: Kingcombe Cross signpost

This modern sign has replaced an earlier, traditional finger-post at some point. However, the distinctive finial from the original post has been thoughtfully retained, an extra little pole having been used to hold it. It gives the location (Kingcombe Cross) and the grid reference 555008. See ST5500 : Wraxall: detail of Kingcombe Cross signpost for a close-up. Beyond we see a couple of the ST5500 : Rampisham radio masts.

Chris Downer

Kingcombe Crossroads

View west at the cross roads with the Rampisham short wave radio masts in the background. The A356 is on the right, and the lane to Kingcombe and Hooke on the left.

Nigel Mykura

Higher Kingcombe

View across the valley of the River Hooke from Mount Pleasant in SY5399. Higher Kincombe is on the right and the lane runs up the hill towards the Rampisham Radio Masts and the A356 Dorchester to Crewkerne road.

Nigel Mykura

Rampisham Radio Masts

This is the view of the masts from Kingcombe lane which rises up the hill from Higher Kingcombe then drops into this small dip, before climbing onto Rampisham Down where the masts are situated.

Nigel Mykura

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Lower Kingcombe is located at Grid Ref: SY5599 (Lat: 50.789946, Lng: -2.6331506)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset