Brinscombe

Settlement in Somerset Sedgemoor

England

Brinscombe

WEARE, Somerset The church of St Gregory taken with yours truly standing alongside the grave of the comedian Frankie Howard (not shown).
WEARE, Somerset Credit: ChurchCrawler

Brinscombe is a small village located in the county of Somerset, in the southwest of England. Situated in the Mendip Hills, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers stunning views of the rural landscape. The village is part of the civil parish of Cheddar, and is conveniently located just a few miles away from the popular tourist destination of Cheddar Gorge.

Despite its relatively small size, Brinscombe has a rich history dating back several centuries. It is believed to have been inhabited since the Roman period, with evidence of Roman settlements found in the area. Over the years, the village has evolved, and today it retains a charming, traditional character.

The village itself consists of a cluster of quaint houses, many of which are built from local stone, adding to the area's rustic charm. The community is tight-knit and friendly, with a strong sense of community spirit. Brinscombe boasts a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub, which serves as a popular gathering spot for residents and visitors alike.

Brinscombe's location in the heart of Somerset offers residents and visitors a range of recreational activities. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for walking, hiking, and cycling, with numerous scenic trails to explore. Additionally, the nearby Cheddar Gorge offers rock climbing, cave exploration, and a range of outdoor adventure activities.

Overall, Brinscombe is a peaceful and picturesque village, ideal for those seeking a tranquil rural setting with easy access to both natural beauty and nearby amenities.

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WEARE, Somerset The church of St Gregory taken with yours truly standing alongside the grave of the comedian Frankie Howard (not shown).
WEARE, Somerset
The church of St Gregory taken with yours truly standing alongside the grave of the comedian Frankie Howard (not shown).
Notting Hill Day Nursery Part of the Bagworth Barns Industrial Units
Notting Hill Day Nursery
Part of the Bagworth Barns Industrial Units
Track through farm with the Mendips in the background
Track through farm with the Mendips in the background
Mill House, near Stone Allerton
Mill House, near Stone Allerton
Farmyard machinery graveyard! Alston Sutton A field full of farming machinery some very rusty.
Farmyard machinery graveyard! Alston Sutton
A field full of farming machinery some very rusty.
Cottage Farm by Brinscombe Hill
Cottage Farm by Brinscombe Hill
River Axe near Clewer
River Axe near Clewer
Fields at Washbrook
Fields at Washbrook
Windmill
Windmill
Cheddar Yeo The river, which starts life as Britain's biggest underground river, placidly flows across the levels between Axbridge and Weare. Seen from a bridge at Moorhouse Barn.
Cheddar Yeo
The river, which starts life as Britain's biggest underground river, placidly flows across the levels between Axbridge and Weare. Seen from a bridge at Moorhouse Barn.
Chapel Allerton: Ashton Windmill With a new set of sails installed in Spring 2009. The windmill dates from the last quarter of the eighteenth century
Chapel Allerton: Ashton Windmill
With a new set of sails installed in Spring 2009. The windmill dates from the last quarter of the eighteenth century
Trees meet across this minor road
Trees meet across this minor road
Ashton Windmill
Ashton Windmill
Road through Washbrook The turning on the left leads to Alston Sutton.
Road through Washbrook
The turning on the left leads to Alston Sutton.
Ashton Windmill
Ashton Windmill
Direction Sign – Signpost on Rectory Hill, Chapel Allerton parish Located on the south side of the junction at the north end of Rectory Hill in Chapel Allerton parish. 3 arms, 1 Worboys, and narrow cone on ball finial. Grade II Listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1344914" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1344914">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>. 

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST4050B
Direction Sign – Signpost on Rectory Hill, Chapel Allerton parish
Located on the south side of the junction at the north end of Rectory Hill in Chapel Allerton parish. 3 arms, 1 Worboys, and narrow cone on ball finial. Grade II Listed LinkExternal link. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST4050B
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Brinscombe is located at Grid Ref: ST4251 (Lat: 51.26391, Lng: -2.827958)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Sedgemoor

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Brinscombe
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