Little Moor

Settlement in Somerset Sedgemoor

England

Little Moor

Huntworth overbridge over railway line — Huntworth overbridge over railway line Credit: David Smith

Little Moor is a small village located in the rural county of Somerset, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, it lies approximately 10 miles southwest of the town of Taunton. The village is nestled amidst picturesque rolling hills and enjoys a tranquil and idyllic setting.

With a population of around 200 residents, Little Moor is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere. The village primarily consists of traditional stone-built houses, giving it a charming and rustic feel. The surrounding countryside offers beautiful views and provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding.

Although small in size, Little Moor has a few amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local pub, a village hall, and a small convenience store. The village is also home to a primary school, making it an attractive place for families with young children.

Little Moor is conveniently located within reach of larger towns and cities. The nearby town of Taunton offers a wider range of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The village is well-connected by road, with easy access to the A358, making it accessible to commuters and visitors alike.

Overall, Little Moor offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for those seeking a quaint village lifestyle, combined with the convenience of nearby amenities and transport links.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.088253/-2.9623875 or Grid Reference ST3232. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Huntworth overbridge over railway line

Huntworth overbridge over railway line

River Parrett east of Huntworth

River Parrett east of Huntworth

Looking southeast along River Parrett, near Huntworth

Looking southeast along River Parrett, near Huntworth

Huntworth Lane Beyond the wall is the River Parrett; presumably, the wall gives some protection when the river is high

Huntworth Lane

Beyond the wall is the River Parrett; presumably, the wall gives some protection when the river is high

Barn by Huntworth Lane The new barn is presumably more useful than the ruins of the older one

Barn by Huntworth Lane

The new barn is presumably more useful than the ruins of the older one

Linden Farm, almost hidden by riverside vegetation

Linden Farm, almost hidden by riverside vegetation

River Parrett near Linden Farm

River Parrett near Linden Farm

New House Farm by Huntworth Lane

New House Farm by Huntworth Lane

Entrance gateway to Westonzoyland Pumping Station The first pumping station built in 1831 on the Somerset Levels to lift water from the surrounding Moors and Levels into the River Parrett. This is the only surviving pumping station still working in steam, with all the buildings still standing. The Museum is Grade II* Listed. Originally equipped with a beam engine driving a huge scoop wheel to lift water into the River Parrett it caused the whole area of the moors around the station to sink due to the removal of excess water. After 30 years a more powerful and efficient Easton Amos Land Drainage Machine was installed in 1861, with a centrifugal pump. The steam pump was superseded in 1951 by a modern diesel unit which is housed in a building alongside its predecessor, although unsubstantiated, stories tell of the pump being run as late as 1960, driven by Clifford Thyer, the last attendant of the pumping station. In more recent times water courses have been straightened, more rhynes and drains dug and incoming tides controlled by clyses (A sluice or floodgate).

Entrance gateway to Westonzoyland Pumping Station

The first pumping station built in 1831 on the Somerset Levels to lift water from the surrounding Moors and Levels into the River Parrett. This is the only surviving pumping station still working in steam, with all the buildings still standing. The Museum is Grade II* Listed. Originally equipped with a beam engine driving a huge scoop wheel to lift water into the River Parrett it caused the whole area of the moors around the station to sink due to the removal of excess water. After 30 years a more powerful and efficient Easton Amos Land Drainage Machine was installed in 1861, with a centrifugal pump. The steam pump was superseded in 1951 by a modern diesel unit which is housed in a building alongside its predecessor, although unsubstantiated, stories tell of the pump being run as late as 1960, driven by Clifford Thyer, the last attendant of the pumping station. In more recent times water courses have been straightened, more rhynes and drains dug and incoming tides controlled by clyses (A sluice or floodgate).

Steam boiler from 1930s, Westonzoyland Pumping Station This large boiler was built in the 1930s for helping to pump the water supply of London, in case of enemy damage to water pumping stations. It was mainly used in London Docks to supply power to ships while their engines were being maintained. On open days at the museum, it is used to supply power to several items of machinery. The fire is stoked with coal and scrap wood

Steam boiler from 1930s, Westonzoyland Pumping Station

This large boiler was built in the 1930s for helping to pump the water supply of London, in case of enemy damage to water pumping stations. It was mainly used in London Docks to supply power to ships while their engines were being maintained. On open days at the museum, it is used to supply power to several items of machinery. The fire is stoked with coal and scrap wood

Drainage pump, Westonzoyland Pumping Station The pump was installed to drain the flat Somerset Levels and pump water into the River Parrett. Its design allows it to raise large quantities of water a short height, as opposed to steam pumps in mines, which generally raise small amounts of water a large distance

Drainage pump, Westonzoyland Pumping Station

The pump was installed to drain the flat Somerset Levels and pump water into the River Parrett. Its design allows it to raise large quantities of water a short height, as opposed to steam pumps in mines, which generally raise small amounts of water a large distance

River Parrett at Westonzoyland Pumping Station The first pumping station built in 1831 on the Somerset Levels to lift water from the surrounding Moors and Levels into the River Parrett. This is the only surviving pumping station still working in steam, with all the buildings still standing. The Museum is Grade II* Listed. Originally equipped with a beam engine driving a huge scoop wheel to lift water into the River Parrett it caused the whole area of the moors around the station to sink due to the removal of excess water. After 30 years a more powerful and efficient Easton Amos Land Drainage Machine was installed in 1861, with a centrifugal pump. The steam pump was superseded in 1951 by a modern diesel unit which is housed in a building alongside its predecessor, although unsubstantiated, stories tell of the pump being run as late as 1960, driven by Clifford Thyer, the last attendant of the pumping station. In more recent times water courses have been straightened, more rhynes and drains dug and incoming tides controlled by clyses (A sluice or floodgate).

River Parrett at Westonzoyland Pumping Station

The first pumping station built in 1831 on the Somerset Levels to lift water from the surrounding Moors and Levels into the River Parrett. This is the only surviving pumping station still working in steam, with all the buildings still standing. The Museum is Grade II* Listed. Originally equipped with a beam engine driving a huge scoop wheel to lift water into the River Parrett it caused the whole area of the moors around the station to sink due to the removal of excess water. After 30 years a more powerful and efficient Easton Amos Land Drainage Machine was installed in 1861, with a centrifugal pump. The steam pump was superseded in 1951 by a modern diesel unit which is housed in a building alongside its predecessor, although unsubstantiated, stories tell of the pump being run as late as 1960, driven by Clifford Thyer, the last attendant of the pumping station. In more recent times water courses have been straightened, more rhynes and drains dug and incoming tides controlled by clyses (A sluice or floodgate).

Engine house for pump at Westonzoyland Pumping Station The first pumping station built in 1831 on the Somerset Levels to lift water from the surrounding Moors and Levels into the River Parrett. This is the only surviving pumping station still working in steam, with all the buildings still standing. The Museum is Grade II* Listed. Originally equipped with a beam engine driving a huge scoop wheel to lift water into the River Parrett it caused the whole area of the moors around the station to sink due to the removal of excess water. After 30 years a more powerful and efficient Easton Amos Land Drainage Machine was installed in 1861, with a centrifugal pump. The steam pump was superseded in 1951 by a modern diesel unit which is housed in a building alongside its predecessor, although unsubstantiated, stories tell of the pump being run as late as 1960, driven by Clifford Thyer, the last attendant of the pumping station. In more recent times water courses have been straightened, more rhynes and drains dug and incoming tides controlled by clyses (A sluice or floodgate).

Engine house for pump at Westonzoyland Pumping Station

The first pumping station built in 1831 on the Somerset Levels to lift water from the surrounding Moors and Levels into the River Parrett. This is the only surviving pumping station still working in steam, with all the buildings still standing. The Museum is Grade II* Listed. Originally equipped with a beam engine driving a huge scoop wheel to lift water into the River Parrett it caused the whole area of the moors around the station to sink due to the removal of excess water. After 30 years a more powerful and efficient Easton Amos Land Drainage Machine was installed in 1861, with a centrifugal pump. The steam pump was superseded in 1951 by a modern diesel unit which is housed in a building alongside its predecessor, although unsubstantiated, stories tell of the pump being run as late as 1960, driven by Clifford Thyer, the last attendant of the pumping station. In more recent times water courses have been straightened, more rhynes and drains dug and incoming tides controlled by clyses (A sluice or floodgate).

Housing for modern pump at Westonzoyland Pumping Station The first pumping station built in 1831 on the Somerset Levels to lift water from the surrounding Moors and Levels into the River Parrett. This is the only surviving pumping station still working in steam, with all the buildings still standing. The Museum is Grade II* Listed. Originally equipped with a beam engine driving a huge scoop wheel to lift water into the River Parrett it caused the whole area of the moors around the station to sink due to the removal of excess water. After 30 years a more powerful and efficient Easton Amos Land Drainage Machine was installed in 1861, with a centrifugal pump. The steam pump was superseded in 1951 by a modern diesel unit which is housed in a building alongside its predecessor, although unsubstantiated, stories tell of the pump being run as late as 1960, driven by Clifford Thyer, the last attendant of the pumping station. In more recent times water courses have been straightened, more rhynes and drains dug and incoming tides controlled by clyses (A sluice or floodgate).

Housing for modern pump at Westonzoyland Pumping Station

The first pumping station built in 1831 on the Somerset Levels to lift water from the surrounding Moors and Levels into the River Parrett. This is the only surviving pumping station still working in steam, with all the buildings still standing. The Museum is Grade II* Listed. Originally equipped with a beam engine driving a huge scoop wheel to lift water into the River Parrett it caused the whole area of the moors around the station to sink due to the removal of excess water. After 30 years a more powerful and efficient Easton Amos Land Drainage Machine was installed in 1861, with a centrifugal pump. The steam pump was superseded in 1951 by a modern diesel unit which is housed in a building alongside its predecessor, although unsubstantiated, stories tell of the pump being run as late as 1960, driven by Clifford Thyer, the last attendant of the pumping station. In more recent times water courses have been straightened, more rhynes and drains dug and incoming tides controlled by clyses (A sluice or floodgate).

Pumping station and outbuildings, Westonzoyland Pumping Station The first pumping station built in 1831 on the Somerset Levels to lift water from the surrounding Moors and Levels into the River Parrett. This is the only surviving pumping station still working in steam, with all the buildings still standing. The Museum is Grade II* Listed. Originally equipped with a beam engine driving a huge scoop wheel to lift water into the River Parrett it caused the whole area of the moors around the station to sink due to the removal of excess water. After 30 years a more powerful and efficient Easton Amos Land Drainage Machine was installed in 1861, with a centrifugal pump. The steam pump was superseded in 1951 by a modern diesel unit which is housed in a building alongside its predecessor, although unsubstantiated, stories tell of the pump being run as late as 1960, driven by Clifford Thyer, the last attendant of the pumping station. In more recent times water courses have been straightened, more rhynes and drains dug and incoming tides controlled by clyses (A sluice or floodgate).

Pumping station and outbuildings, Westonzoyland Pumping Station

The first pumping station built in 1831 on the Somerset Levels to lift water from the surrounding Moors and Levels into the River Parrett. This is the only surviving pumping station still working in steam, with all the buildings still standing. The Museum is Grade II* Listed. Originally equipped with a beam engine driving a huge scoop wheel to lift water into the River Parrett it caused the whole area of the moors around the station to sink due to the removal of excess water. After 30 years a more powerful and efficient Easton Amos Land Drainage Machine was installed in 1861, with a centrifugal pump. The steam pump was superseded in 1951 by a modern diesel unit which is housed in a building alongside its predecessor, although unsubstantiated, stories tell of the pump being run as late as 1960, driven by Clifford Thyer, the last attendant of the pumping station. In more recent times water courses have been straightened, more rhynes and drains dug and incoming tides controlled by clyses (A sluice or floodgate).

Railway and milk tanker, Westonzoyland Pumping Station The light railway is run from time to time. The milk tanker on the left is part of a display of steam powered equipment; the associated engine was used to haul milk tankers to and from a railway yard close to the milk processing plant

Railway and milk tanker, Westonzoyland Pumping Station

The light railway is run from time to time. The milk tanker on the left is part of a display of steam powered equipment; the associated engine was used to haul milk tankers to and from a railway yard close to the milk processing plant

Light railway at Westonzoyland Pumping Station The first pumping station built in 1831 on the Somerset Levels to lift water from the surrounding Moors and Levels into the River Parrett. This is the only surviving pumping station still working in steam, with all the buildings still standing. The Museum is Grade II* Listed. Originally equipped with a beam engine driving a huge scoop wheel to lift water into the River Parrett it caused the whole area of the moors around the station to sink due to the removal of excess water. After 30 years a more powerful and efficient Easton Amos Land Drainage Machine was installed in 1861, with a centrifugal pump. The steam pump was superseded in 1951 by a modern diesel unit which is housed in a building alongside its predecessor, although unsubstantiated, stories tell of the pump being run as late as 1960, driven by Clifford Thyer, the last attendant of the pumping station. In more recent times water courses have been straightened, more rhynes and drains dug and incoming tides controlled by clyses (A sluice or floodgate).

Light railway at Westonzoyland Pumping Station

The first pumping station built in 1831 on the Somerset Levels to lift water from the surrounding Moors and Levels into the River Parrett. This is the only surviving pumping station still working in steam, with all the buildings still standing. The Museum is Grade II* Listed. Originally equipped with a beam engine driving a huge scoop wheel to lift water into the River Parrett it caused the whole area of the moors around the station to sink due to the removal of excess water. After 30 years a more powerful and efficient Easton Amos Land Drainage Machine was installed in 1861, with a centrifugal pump. The steam pump was superseded in 1951 by a modern diesel unit which is housed in a building alongside its predecessor, although unsubstantiated, stories tell of the pump being run as late as 1960, driven by Clifford Thyer, the last attendant of the pumping station. In more recent times water courses have been straightened, more rhynes and drains dug and incoming tides controlled by clyses (A sluice or floodgate).

Road to Westonzoyland and Weston Level fields

Road to Westonzoyland and Weston Level fields

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Little Moor is located at Grid Ref: ST3232 (Lat: 51.088253, Lng: -2.9623875)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Sedgemoor

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Population: 50

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