Nedge Hill

Settlement in Somerset Mendip

England

Nedge Hill

View from Redhill Lane near Emborough A view southwest from Redhill Lane, with wind turbines in the background.
The ground is iron rich, giving the red colour that Redhill Lane is named for.
View from Redhill Lane near Emborough Credit: Kevin Pearson

Nedge Hill is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated approximately 8 miles southwest of the city of Bath, Nedge Hill offers a tranquil and picturesque setting surrounded by rolling green hills and fields.

The village is known for its rich historical heritage, with evidence of settlements dating back to Roman times. The name "Nedge" is derived from the Old English word "necg," meaning "ridge," which accurately describes the location of the village atop a gentle slope.

Nedge Hill is a close-knit community, with a population of around 200 residents. The village is predominantly residential, featuring a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern houses. The village center is home to a small local pub, serving as a gathering place for locals and visitors alike.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in the surrounding countryside. The area offers numerous scenic walking trails, providing breathtaking views of the Somerset landscape. Nedge Hill is also located within close proximity to several nature reserves, including the popular Blackdown and Quantock Hills, offering further opportunities for outdoor recreation and wildlife spotting.

While Nedge Hill itself is a relatively quiet village, it benefits from its convenient location. The nearby city of Bath provides residents with access to a wide range of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

Overall, Nedge Hill offers a peaceful and idyllic countryside setting, making it a desirable place to live for those seeking a slower pace of life and a strong sense of community.

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View from Redhill Lane near Emborough A view southwest from Redhill Lane, with wind turbines in the background.
The ground is iron rich, giving the red colour that Redhill Lane is named for.
View from Redhill Lane near Emborough
A view southwest from Redhill Lane, with wind turbines in the background. The ground is iron rich, giving the red colour that Redhill Lane is named for.
Losing the boundary marker A metal boundary marker is bein pulled into the undergrowth. The old Rural District boundary passes briefly through this part of Redhill Lane.
Losing the boundary marker
A metal boundary marker is bein pulled into the undergrowth. The old Rural District boundary passes briefly through this part of Redhill Lane.
Green Ore : Bristol Road A39 Looking along Bristol Road at the junction.
Green Ore : Bristol Road A39
Looking along Bristol Road at the junction.
Chewton Mendip : Bathway - A39 A road heading through Chewton Mendip.
Chewton Mendip : Bathway - A39
A road heading through Chewton Mendip.
Direction Sign – Signpost at Cutlers Green, Chewton Mendip Located on a grass triangle in the centre of the junction of the B3114 and Dudwell Lane at Cutlers Green, southeast of Bathway. Chewton Mendip parish. 3 arms, 1 missing, and pyramid finial.

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST5952A
Direction Sign – Signpost at Cutlers Green, Chewton Mendip
Located on a grass triangle in the centre of the junction of the B3114 and Dudwell Lane at Cutlers Green, southeast of Bathway. Chewton Mendip parish. 3 arms, 1 missing, and pyramid finial. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST5952A
Green Ore What can I say about Green Ore? Stuck in the middle of nowhere on top of the Mendips, it's about the only thing of note in this square. A cross roads of the A39 (Wells Road) and the B3135. What strikes me is why it needs a hideous set of traffic lights. The roads that intersect are dead straight and at 90 degrees; my guess is that it's been the scene of some fatal accidents. There is also a speed camera there. The buildings around the crossroads comprise a pub (the Ploughboy Inn), a 4x4 vehicle sales place, a (transport?) cafe and a couple of houses. The rest of the square is farmed.
Green Ore
What can I say about Green Ore? Stuck in the middle of nowhere on top of the Mendips, it's about the only thing of note in this square. A cross roads of the A39 (Wells Road) and the B3135. What strikes me is why it needs a hideous set of traffic lights. The roads that intersect are dead straight and at 90 degrees; my guess is that it's been the scene of some fatal accidents. There is also a speed camera there. The buildings around the crossroads comprise a pub (the Ploughboy Inn), a 4x4 vehicle sales place, a (transport?) cafe and a couple of houses. The rest of the square is farmed.
Cutlers Green The road junction on the B3114 at Cutlers Green, with the pink house reflecting the late afternoon sunshine.
Cutlers Green
The road junction on the B3114 at Cutlers Green, with the pink house reflecting the late afternoon sunshine.
St Mary Magdalene Church, Chewton Mendip
St Mary Magdalene Church, Chewton Mendip
Bridleway Through Woodland
Bridleway Through Woodland
Field land and St Mary Magdalene's - Chewton Mendip A view over the tower of St Mary Magdalene's church from Field Lane.
Field land and St Mary Magdalene's - Chewton Mendip
A view over the tower of St Mary Magdalene's church from Field Lane.
Dairy pasture near Everard's Farm
Dairy pasture near Everard's Farm
Byway to Shooter's Bottom Farm
Byway to Shooter's Bottom Farm
Fields and hedgerow at East End On the northern flank of the Mendip Hills near Chewton Mendip.
Fields and hedgerow at East End
On the northern flank of the Mendip Hills near Chewton Mendip.
Shooter's Bottom The other approach to the farm from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/457769">ST5850 : Byway to Shooter's Bottom Farm</a>. In the distance to the left is the TV mast at Pen Hill; at 922ft high, one of the tallest structures in Britain.
Shooter's Bottom
The other approach to the farm from ST5850 : Byway to Shooter's Bottom Farm. In the distance to the left is the TV mast at Pen Hill; at 922ft high, one of the tallest structures in Britain.
Dry stone wall by a road The busy B3135 just clips this kilometre square, bordered by drystone walls and fields with sheep grazing.
Dry stone wall by a road
The busy B3135 just clips this kilometre square, bordered by drystone walls and fields with sheep grazing.
Building and wind turbine, west of Emborough The building is apparently used as a hangar. This is feasible as the aerial photos of the area show grass airstrips nearby and I saw an air sock. It shows on the map. The turbine is new and isn't on the maps.

Update April 2016: the Ordnance Survey have now mapped the turbine which is at ST59455075.
Building and wind turbine, west of Emborough
The building is apparently used as a hangar. This is feasible as the aerial photos of the area show grass airstrips nearby and I saw an air sock. It shows on the map. The turbine is new and isn't on the maps. Update April 2016: the Ordnance Survey have now mapped the turbine which is at ST59455075.
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Nedge Hill is located at Grid Ref: ST5851 (Lat: 51.260653, Lng: -2.592865)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.260653,-2.592865
Nedge Hill
Place: hamlet
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 51.2611907/-2.5943144
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.2577396/-2.5876291
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Lat/Long: 51.2589598/-2.5876264
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.2599635/-2.5870817
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Lat/Long: 51.2610166/-2.5866161
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