Lower Wellisford

Settlement in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Lower Wellisford

Thorne St Margaret St Margaret&#039;s Church. — Thorne St Margaret Credit: Wayland Smith

Lower Wellisford is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated on the banks of the River Tone, it is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting.

The village is renowned for its rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to prehistoric times. It contains several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church features stunning architecture and houses several notable artifacts.

Lower Wellisford is primarily an agricultural community, with farming being the main occupation of its residents. The fertile land surrounding the village allows for the cultivation of various crops, including wheat, barley, and potatoes.

Despite its small size, the village boasts a close-knit and friendly community. The local pub, The Wellisford Arms, is a popular gathering spot for residents and visitors alike, offering a cozy atmosphere and traditional British cuisine.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The gently rolling hills and winding rivers make it a perfect destination for hiking, cycling, and fishing. Additionally, the nearby Quantock Hills, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offer breathtaking scenery and wildlife.

Lower Wellisford is conveniently located near major transport links, with the nearby town of Taunton providing easy access to the rest of Somerset and beyond. This makes it an attractive location for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with the amenities of a larger town within reach.

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Thorne St Margaret St Margaret&#039;s Church.

Thorne St Margaret

St Margaret's Church.

Entrance to Manor Farm Manor Farm, near Thorne St Margaret.

Entrance to Manor Farm

Manor Farm, near Thorne St Margaret.

View across fields View from Fishers Hill.

View across fields

View from Fishers Hill.

Stawley: Cothay Manor The manor gardens are open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from April through to September. Also on bank holidays. Admission in 2005 – £4: no dogs. The manor house dates from the late 15th century

Stawley: Cothay Manor

The manor gardens are open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from April through to September. Also on bank holidays. Admission in 2005 – £4: no dogs. The manor house dates from the late 15th century

Langford Budville: Grand Western Canal at Higher Wellisford Here the canal ran in cutting, above and to the south of the river Tone. It was active from 1838 to 1867. A footpath now runs its course. Looking east

Langford Budville: Grand Western Canal at Higher Wellisford

Here the canal ran in cutting, above and to the south of the river Tone. It was active from 1838 to 1867. A footpath now runs its course. Looking east

Bathealton: Leigh Farm A pond to the south west of the farm fed a leat which powered a waterwheel here. A public footpath passes both pond and farm – at this point using the lane leading to the farm – but the wheel and machinery it drove have long gone

Bathealton: Leigh Farm

A pond to the south west of the farm fed a leat which powered a waterwheel here. A public footpath passes both pond and farm – at this point using the lane leading to the farm – but the wheel and machinery it drove have long gone

Thorne St Margaret: lane through Piley Copse Looking north west. Small ponds by the lane have recently been cleared of surrounding trees

Thorne St Margaret: lane through Piley Copse

Looking north west. Small ponds by the lane have recently been cleared of surrounding trees

Stawley: by Lutley Bridge On the left of this shot is a long ford: it leads to Poleshill, and brings water from Bathealton. In the centre a footbridge also leads to Poleshill and to the right is a post box built into the parapet of Lutley Bridge. The Tone, on the right, having run north from Greenham, swings sharply here to run south east towards Wellisford and Harpford Bridge. Looking east

Stawley: by Lutley Bridge

On the left of this shot is a long ford: it leads to Poleshill, and brings water from Bathealton. In the centre a footbridge also leads to Poleshill and to the right is a post box built into the parapet of Lutley Bridge. The Tone, on the right, having run north from Greenham, swings sharply here to run south east towards Wellisford and Harpford Bridge. Looking east

Langford Budville: old bridge at Lower Wellisford Part of the arch survives on what was presumably an old crossing of the River Tone. Looking south from a point a little to the east of Wellisford Manor

Langford Budville: old bridge at Lower Wellisford

Part of the arch survives on what was presumably an old crossing of the River Tone. Looking south from a point a little to the east of Wellisford Manor

Thorne St Margaret: Thorne Manor Earlier known as Manor Farm, it dates from the 16th century. A horse engine was used for thrashing wheat here in the 19th century

Thorne St Margaret: Thorne Manor

Earlier known as Manor Farm, it dates from the 16th century. A horse engine was used for thrashing wheat here in the 19th century

Thorne St Margaret: limekiln near Piley Copse On the edge of a field with access permitted under DEFRA’s farm conservation scheme – until September 2011. Looking south west

Thorne St Margaret: limekiln near Piley Copse

On the edge of a field with access permitted under DEFRA’s farm conservation scheme – until September 2011. Looking south west

Stawley: Tone valley near Kittisford Mill North of Cothay Manor: the Tone flows north towards Lutley Bridge where it turns sharply to the south east

Stawley: Tone valley near Kittisford Mill

North of Cothay Manor: the Tone flows north towards Lutley Bridge where it turns sharply to the south east

Stawley: house at Kittisford Mill This was in all probability the mill proprietor’s house at one time. Looking north west. Only a remnant of the mill remains, out of shot, to the left. It was powered by a leat from a weir on the river Tone

Stawley: house at Kittisford Mill

This was in all probability the mill proprietor’s house at one time. Looking north west. Only a remnant of the mill remains, out of shot, to the left. It was powered by a leat from a weir on the river Tone

Thorne St Margaret: lane from Wellisford Looking south east

Thorne St Margaret: lane from Wellisford

Looking south east

Langford Budville: view north to Wellisford and Poleshill Seen from the lane to Thorne St Margaret

Langford Budville: view north to Wellisford and Poleshill

Seen from the lane to Thorne St Margaret

Stawley: the Tone valley near Kittisford Looking south east from a point above Kittisford Mill. Beyond the first field the Tone flows north - to the left - before running south east for Wellisford. The roofs and chimneys of buildings at Wellisford – the further one is Wellisford Manor – can be seen on the left. In the distance stand the Blackdowns

Stawley: the Tone valley near Kittisford

Looking south east from a point above Kittisford Mill. Beyond the first field the Tone flows north - to the left - before running south east for Wellisford. The roofs and chimneys of buildings at Wellisford – the further one is Wellisford Manor – can be seen on the left. In the distance stand the Blackdowns

Langford Budville: edge of Coramâs Wood On a possible deer track as the path seemingly leads nowhere and is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 1: 25,000. On the edge of Langford Heathfield, now largely a nature reserve

Langford Budville: edge of Coramâs Wood

On a possible deer track as the path seemingly leads nowhere and is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 1: 25,000. On the edge of Langford Heathfield, now largely a nature reserve

Bathealton: Lower Poleshill House at the junction of Watery Lane and Carrier’s Lane. Looking west-south-west

Bathealton: Lower Poleshill

House at the junction of Watery Lane and Carrier’s Lane. Looking west-south-west

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Lower Wellisford is located at Grid Ref: ST0922 (Lat: 50.991336, Lng: -3.2918768)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Lat/Long: 50.9914138/-3.2935245

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