Maines Batch

Settlement in Somerset

England

Maines Batch

Cleeve: bluebell wood By the road linking Cleeve and Wrington
Cleeve: bluebell wood Credit: Martin Bodman

Maines Batch is a small village located in the county of Somerset, in the southwest of England. It is situated approximately 5 miles northeast of the town of Bridgwater and is part of the Sedgemoor district.

The village has a population of around 300 residents, making it a close-knit community with a peaceful atmosphere. Maines Batch is characterized by its picturesque countryside surroundings, with rolling hills, green landscapes, and charming rural views. It is an ideal location for those seeking a tranquil and idyllic setting.

The architecture of Maines Batch is predominantly traditional, with a mix of old stone cottages and more modern houses. The village also has a small church, which serves as a focal point for the local community.

Although Maines Batch is a small village, it benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities. Bridgwater, with its wider range of amenities such as shops, supermarkets, and schools, is easily accessible by car or public transport. The village is also well-connected to the rest of Somerset, with good road links to nearby towns and the M5 motorway.

Overall, Maines Batch offers a peaceful and scenic lifestyle for its residents, with the convenience of nearby towns and cities. It is an ideal place for those seeking a close community spirit and a rural environment.

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Maines Batch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.365153/-2.7627026 or Grid Reference ST4663. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cleeve: bluebell wood By the road linking Cleeve and Wrington
Cleeve: bluebell wood
By the road linking Cleeve and Wrington
King's Wood/Corporation Wood Typical scrubland in this relatively unmanaged wood. Much of this woodland is managed by the Vincent Wildlife Trust for bat conservation <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.vwt.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.vwt.org.uk/">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>
King's Wood/Corporation Wood
Typical scrubland in this relatively unmanaged wood. Much of this woodland is managed by the Vincent Wildlife Trust for bat conservation LinkExternal link
Replanted areas in the north of this grid square Parts of the northern end of this grid square have been cleared for replanting of firs. This area also provides roosts for pheasant which are bred locally.
Replanted areas in the north of this grid square
Parts of the northern end of this grid square have been cleared for replanting of firs. This area also provides roosts for pheasant which are bred locally.
The Congresbury Yeo flows through the hamlet of Iwood
The Congresbury Yeo flows through the hamlet of Iwood
Mill Lane
Mill Lane
Broad Street, Wrington looking westwards For more information see the village website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wringtonsomerset.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wringtonsomerset.org.uk/">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>
Broad Street, Wrington looking westwards
For more information see the village website LinkExternal link
Broad Street, Wrington looking eastwards For further information see the village website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wringtonsomerset.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wringtonsomerset.org.uk/">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>
Broad Street, Wrington looking eastwards
For further information see the village website LinkExternal link
Wrington school For further information see the school website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wringtonprimary.ik.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wringtonprimary.ik.org/">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>
Wrington school
For further information see the school website LinkExternal link
Southern slopes of King's Wood around the hamlet of Udley
Southern slopes of King's Wood around the hamlet of Udley
From the Wrington Road - typical farmland Looking South West across grid square. The western reaches of the Mendip Hills can be seen in the distance.
From the Wrington Road - typical farmland
Looking South West across grid square. The western reaches of the Mendip Hills can be seen in the distance.
Wrington High Street looking north For further information see the village website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.wringtonsomerset.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.wringtonsomerset.org.uk/">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>
Wrington High Street looking north
For further information see the village website LinkExternal link
Waterfall on the Congresbury Yeo SW of Wrington
Waterfall on the Congresbury Yeo SW of Wrington
Waterfall on the Congresbury Yeo at Iwood This is at the site of Iwood Mill: '1228. "Charter granting Stephen, chamberlain to Jocelyn Bishop of Bath 'a mill at Ywod'" Charter Rolls Vol I, 77'. The last mill on the site was burnt down in 1892 and never rebuilt. Information supplied by Martin Bodman
Waterfall on the Congresbury Yeo at Iwood
This is at the site of Iwood Mill: '1228. "Charter granting Stephen, chamberlain to Jocelyn Bishop of Bath 'a mill at Ywod'" Charter Rolls Vol I, 77'. The last mill on the site was burnt down in 1892 and never rebuilt. Information supplied by Martin Bodman
Old Rectory, Wrington
Old Rectory, Wrington
Wrington Railway This railway ran from the Cheddar Valley line at Congresbury to Blagdon. Now long disappeared.
Wrington Railway
This railway ran from the Cheddar Valley line at Congresbury to Blagdon. Now long disappeared.
Daffs on the A38 At the Cowslip Green junction
Daffs on the A38
At the Cowslip Green junction
View SE towards Mendip Photo taken whilst doing the nearby "What's that coming over the hill, is it a monster?" geocache - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=3a08970e-8a26-4ce4-8055-105a72468a08" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=3a08970e-8a26-4ce4-8055-105a72468a08">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>
View SE towards Mendip
Photo taken whilst doing the nearby "What's that coming over the hill, is it a monster?" geocache - see LinkExternal link
Perry Bridge (A38)
Perry Bridge (A38)
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Maines Batch is located at Grid Ref: ST4663 (Lat: 51.365153, Lng: -2.7627026)

Unitary Authority: North Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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