Hele

Settlement in Somerset South Somerset

England

Hele

South Petherton The 15th century church of St Peter and St Paul in the large village of South Petherton. The octagonal tower shown is  one of the biggest in the country.
South Petherton Credit: Liz Martin

Hele is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated approximately 4 miles southwest of Taunton, the village is nestled in the picturesque countryside of the Taunton Deane district. Hele is part of the civil parish of West Monkton.

With a population of around 300 residents, Hele is a tranquil and close-knit community. The village is characterized by its charming thatched cottages and traditional English architecture. Its rural setting offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and fields, making it an ideal location for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Although Hele is a small village, it benefits from being close to the town of Taunton, where residents can access a wider range of amenities, including schools, shops, and healthcare facilities. The village itself has a church, St Helen's, which dates back to the 13th century and is a notable historical landmark in the area.

Hele is also well-connected by road, with the A358 running nearby, providing easy access to other towns and cities in the region. The village is a gateway to the Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

Overall, Hele offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents, with its beautiful countryside setting, historical landmarks, and convenient proximity to nearby amenities.

Hele Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.947029/-2.807766 or Grid Reference ST4316. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hele is located at Grid Ref: ST4316 (Lat: 50.947029, Lng: -2.807766)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.947029,-2.807766
South Petherton
Place: village
Population: 3367
Wikidata: Q1247847
Wikipedia: en:South Petherton
Lat/Long: 50.9487901/-2.8091473
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
Lat/Long: 50.9480354/-2.8048521
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
Lat/Long: 50.944521/-2.8031357
Turning Circle
Turning Circle: oval
Lat/Long: 50.95087/-2.8047568
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 50.9448923/-2.8135071
Sheepwash
Ford: yes
Horse: yes
Motor Vehicle: yes
Old Name: The Springs
Lat/Long: 50.9471147/-2.8078648
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00, Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: stone_wall
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: TA13 140
Lat/Long: 50.9483542/-2.8100651
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00, Sa 07:00
Mapillary: 1153411405111424
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: brick_wall
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: TA13 112
Source Position: Mapillary 2020-07-30
Survey Date: 2020-07-30
Lat/Long: 50.9483906/-2.8073383
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45, Sa 11:45
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: ludlow
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: TA13 73
Royal Cypher: ER
Lat/Long: 50.949674/-2.8098065
Bus Stop
David Hall Arts Centre
Alt Name: South Petherton Library
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Naptan AtcoCode: 3600SOB20484
Naptan NaptanCode: sotatwmp
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Lat/Long: 50.9484169/-2.8070488
Bus Stop
St James's Street Church
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Naptan AtcoCode: 3600SOB20481
Naptan NaptanCode: sotatwjg
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
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Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 50.9492811/-2.8104227
Parking
Access: customers
Parking: surface
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Atm
Lat/Long: 50.9491354/-2.8092608
Toilets
Access: yes
Toilets Disposal: flush
Lat/Long: 50.9489375/-2.809349
Restaurant
Holm
Addr City: South Petherton
Addr Housenumber: 28
Addr Street: St James's Street
Lat/Long: 50.9491857/-2.8092225
Parking
Access: private
Parking: surface
Lat/Long: 50.9498884/-2.8076618
Social Centre
South Petherton Sports and Social Club
Addr City: South Petherton
Addr Street: Market Square
Operator Type: community
Lat/Long: 50.9488272/-2.8094014
Historic: memorial
Inscription: V.R. Diamond Jubilee 1837 1897
Material: stone
Lat/Long: 50.9485039/-2.8073122
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 50.9484434/-2.806928
Bench
Lat/Long: 50.9484539/-2.8070354
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.9490284/-2.8081436
Restaurant
The Old Bakehouse
Addr City: South Petherton
Addr Housenumber: 20
Addr Street: St James's Street
Cuisine: english
Lat/Long: 50.9488673/-2.8090441
Access: customers
Door: yes
Entrance: shop
Lat/Long: 50.9492819/-2.8093493
A & J Winter Family Butchers
Addr City: South Petherton
Addr Street: St James's Street
Shop: butcher
Lat/Long: 50.9493256/-2.8091149
Addr City: South Petherton
Addr Housenumber: 9
Addr Postcode: TA13 5ED
Addr Street: Millbrook Court
Lat/Long: 50.9492801/-2.8077935
Addr City: South Petherton
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Postcode: TA13 5ED
Addr Street: Millbrook Court
Lat/Long: 50.9491273/-2.8075296
Fast Food
Steve's
Addr City: South Petherton
Addr Street: West Street
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Opening Hours: Tu 16:30-19:00
Payment Cash: yes
Payment Debit Cards: yes
Payment Visa: yes
Takeaway: only
Lat/Long: 50.9461579/-2.8119793
Barrier: cycle_barrier
Lat/Long: 50.9488665/-2.8074458
Grants of Somerset
Addr City: South Petherton
Addr Street: Market Square
Shop: gift
Lat/Long: 50.9489458/-2.809669
Access: yes
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 50.9484532/-2.8096046
Access: private
Entrance: yes
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Historic: memorial
Material: stone
Memorial: war_memorial
Lat/Long: 50.9484308/-2.8099203
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.948099/-2.8049491
Bus Stop
Summer Shard
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 50.9489419/-2.8126866
Bus Stop
opp Prigg Lane
Alt Name: South Petherton Library
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3600SOB20485
Naptan NaptanCode: sotatwmd
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 50.9484255/-2.8074435
Bus Stop
South Petherton Junior School
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3600SOB20601
Naptan NaptanCode: sotawadg
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 50.944878/-2.8033
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.9496321/-2.8096384
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Lat/Long: 50.9487974/-2.809682
Bicycle Parking
Lat/Long: 50.9488853/-2.8095265
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: on the corner of Blake Hall by the red phone box, Market Square, South Petherton
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 50.9488219/-2.8096679
Leisure: playground
Lat/Long: 50.9488079/-2.8139989
Bus Stop
St Michaels Church
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 360000125
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: St Michaels Church
Naptan Indicator: N-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: sotdtpat
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 50.9505941/-2.8058643
Leisure: playground
Lat/Long: 50.9483816/-2.8014587
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 50.9441616/-2.80512
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.9487846/-2.8136893
P W Grinter
Addr City: South Petherton
Addr Housename: The Workshop
Addr Street: Crown Lane
Shop: car_repair
Lat/Long: 50.9487866/-2.8109507
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Lat/Long: 50.9495356/-2.8026745
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 09:15
Mapillary: 1384714188593961
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: TA13 56
Survey Date: 2020-02-06
Lat/Long: 50.9459149/-2.803756
Access: customers
Door: sliding
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 50.9484874/-2.8078284
Waste Basket
Collection Times: Mo, We, Fr
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 50.9478057/-2.8124053
Waste Basket
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 50.9460226/-2.8065881
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 50.9493688/-2.8075177
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 50.9485158/-2.8076969
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 50.9485151/-2.8075328
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 50.9482158/-2.8095766
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 50.9487898/-2.8096522
Waste Basket
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 50.9504641/-2.8065352
Bicycle Parking
Access: yes
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 2
Lit: yes
Lat/Long: 50.9488707/-2.8075237
Bench
Lat/Long: 50.9488445/-2.8098402
Barrier: bollard
Bollard: fixed
Material: concrete
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 50.9472267/-2.8116438
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 50.9484456/-2.8136443
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 50.9468659/-2.8115288
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 50.9490501/-2.8049421
Charging Station
Access: yes
Fee: yes
Operator: Scottish Power
Payment Credit Cards: yes
Payment Debit Cards: yes
Lat/Long: 50.9493487/-2.8075898
The Drawing Room
Addr City: South Petherton
Addr Street: Market Square
Shop: tattoo
Lat/Long: 50.9486266/-2.8097471
Post Office
South Petherton Post Office
Addr City: South Petherton
Addr Housenumber: 26
Addr Street: St James's Street
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Lat/Long: 50.9490778/-2.8092218
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