Meadgate West

Settlement in Somerset

England

Meadgate West

Stoneage Lane An unusual name for a lane, but one that is quite old. — Stoneage Lane Credit: Neil Owen

Meadgate West is a picturesque village located in Somerset, Southwest England. Nestled amidst the stunning countryside, this quaint rural community offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents. Situated just a few miles away from the bustling town of Taunton, Meadgate West provides the perfect balance between peaceful countryside living and easy access to urban amenities.

The village is characterized by its charming thatched-roof cottages, traditional architecture, and well-maintained gardens. The local community takes great pride in preserving its historic heritage, and many of the buildings date back several centuries. Meadgate West is known for its strong sense of community spirit, with regular events and activities organized by local residents throughout the year.

Surrounded by rolling hills and scenic landscapes, Meadgate West offers an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearby Quantock Hills, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provide ample space for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Additionally, the village is home to several well-maintained parks and green spaces, perfect for leisurely walks or picnics.

For amenities, Meadgate West benefits from its proximity to Taunton, which offers a range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and entertainment options. The village itself boasts a small but well-stocked community shop, providing essential groceries and other basic necessities.

In conclusion, Meadgate West is a charming and picturesque village in Somerset, offering residents a peaceful countryside lifestyle with easy access to nearby urban amenities. Its strong sense of community, historic architecture, and beautiful natural surroundings make it an ideal place to call home.

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Meadgate West Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.324815/-2.4618308 or Grid Reference ST6758. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stoneage Lane

An unusual name for a lane, but one that is quite old.

Neil Owen

Carlingcott Methodist church

The building was founded in 1851, along with a schoolroom, as a United Free Methodist church. They faced some competition not far up the road in the form of a Wesleyan chapel. The Free church later became the Carlingcott Methodist chapel, before closure a few years ago. The church, its attached gates, piers and flanking walls are Grade II listed.

Neil Owen

Difficult to notice

Carlingcott Methodist church appears to have been disused for a few years, as the old wooden notice shows.

Neil Owen

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

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Meadgate West is located at Grid Ref: ST6758 (Lat: 51.324815, Lng: -2.4618308)

Unitary Authority: Bath and North East Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset