Hook

Settlement in Somerset

England

Hook

Priston Lane This quiet lane leads southwards from the village of Priston towards Tunley Farm, but like other roads out of Priston it has dog-legs, one of which cuts across a corner of this square. On this May afternoon in a year with a late spring the verges were rich in wild flowers including bluebells (seen on the left) and red campion. — Priston Lane Credit: HelenK

Hook is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Bridgwater, Hook is nestled in the picturesque countryside of the Somerset Levels. The village is surrounded by agricultural fields and is known for its rural charm and tranquil atmosphere.

Hook is home to a small community, with a population of around 500 residents. The village features a traditional church, St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century and is a notable architectural landmark in the area. Additionally, there is a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, The Bell Inn, which serves as a social hub for residents and visitors alike.

The village offers a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a post office, a convenience store, and a few small businesses. For more extensive shopping options, the nearby town of Bridgwater provides a wider selection of shops, supermarkets, and services.

Hook is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is located close to the Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where visitors can enjoy scenic walks, cycling routes, and horse riding trails. The Somerset Levels, known for its unique wetland habitats and wildlife, are also easily accessible from Hook.

Overall, Hook offers a peaceful and idyllic countryside living experience, with its charming village atmosphere and proximity to stunning natural surroundings.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.325612/-2.4648957 or Grid Reference ST6758. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Priston Lane

This quiet lane leads southwards from the village of Priston towards Tunley Farm, but like other roads out of Priston it has dog-legs, one of which cuts across a corner of this square. On this May afternoon in a year with a late spring the verges were rich in wild flowers including bluebells (seen on the left) and red campion.

HelenK

Priston Lane/The Woodlands

Looking towards Priston Wood down this lane rich in wild flowers and devoid of traffic on the Sunday afternoon of a bank holiday weekend. The stretch of lane visible in the foreground is Priston Lane, that in the distance is The Woodlands. At some point in between one turns into the other.

HelenK

Mill Lane

Looking downhill from close to where the footpath crosses the byway

James Ayres

Mill Lane BOAT

Looking uphill at the point where the footpath crosses the byway

James Ayres

Houses at the point where Timsbury Rd is about to become Bloomfield Rd, near Bloomfield

John Lord

St Mary's Church, Timsbury

John Lord

St Mary's Church, Timsbury

John Lord

Houses on Bloomfield Road.

These attractive stone built semi detached houses are on the east side of Bloomfield Rd between Farmborough and Timsbury. Bloomfield is the northern part of Timsbury.

Nigel Mykura

Somerset Folly

Somerset Folly is a twisting residential street consisting mainly of rather boring grey bungalows. It runs west from The Avenue to St Mary's Close.

Nigel Mykura

Site of Demolished Works

This is the site of the former works of the Wheeler Reconstructed Stone Company which produces artificial stone from a mix of cement and crushed Bath stone.This is used in new build house projects as a cheap replacement for natural stone. They appear to have relocated to Marsh Lane, Temple Cloud but it is uncertain if they are still manufacturing. In this image it can be seen that on the remaining site there appears to be evidence of an old kiln , perhaps a lime kiln.

Nigel Mykura

Houses on Priorshill

These houses are at the bottom of Priorshill where it joins Loves Hill. Priorshill rises up to the hamlet of Tyning

Nigel Mykura

Bridleway sign on Parkway Lane

Although the tarmac continues to Wallmead Cottage, the public road ends here for motor vehicles unless you have resident's access rights. Parkway Lane is a bridleway from this point northwards. A public footpath also crosses the road here and Newton Brook passes under it.

James Ayres

Parkway Lane

Tarmac surface all the way to the end of the lane.

James Ayres

Mill Lane

Looking downhill just before the byway becomes a sunken lane in a deep gulley.

James Ayres

Camerton: site of station, 1987

View northward, across the course of the GWR Limpley Stoke (right) - Hallatrow (left) branch, which was closed way back on 21/9/25 - after only 15 years, to goods from 15/2/51. No trace seems to be left.

Ben Brooksbank