New England

Settlement in Somerset South Somerset

England

New England

Fore Street, Chard
Fore Street, Chard Credit: Vieve Forward

New England is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the southwest part of the country, it is nestled in a picturesque rural landscape. The village is known for its charm and tranquility, offering residents and visitors a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of larger nearby towns.

New England boasts a quaint and traditional English atmosphere, with its well-preserved historic buildings and narrow streets. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and green fields, creating an idyllic setting for countryside walks and outdoor activities. The local community takes pride in maintaining the village's character and preserving its heritage.

Despite its small size, New England offers a range of 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, ensuring that families have access to educational facilities. Additionally, New England benefits from good transport links, with a local bus service connecting it to neighboring towns.

The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for exploration and leisure activities. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy walks along the nearby River Parrett or visit the nearby Somerset Levels, a stunning wetland area rich in wildlife. The village is also within easy reach of the Mendip Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing opportunities for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor pursuits.

In summary, New England, Somerset, provides a peaceful and charming village experience, surrounded by beautiful countryside and offering a close-knit community and a range of amenities for residents and visitors to enjoy.

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New England Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.889813/-2.9549217 or Grid Reference ST3210. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fore Street, Chard
Fore Street, Chard
Row of shops, Avishayes Road
Row of shops, Avishayes Road
Avishayes Road
Avishayes Road
Church of the Good Shepherd, Chard
Church of the Good Shepherd, Chard
Fore Street, Chard Looking east.
Fore Street, Chard
Looking east.
Church of The Good Shepherd, Furnham, Chard
Church of The Good Shepherd, Furnham, Chard
Church of The Good Shepherd, Furnham, Chard
Church of The Good Shepherd, Furnham, Chard
Church of the Good Shepherd, Furnham, Chard, Somerset The builders were just arriving on site, to set up for some refurbishment work.
Church of the Good Shepherd, Furnham, Chard, Somerset
The builders were just arriving on site, to set up for some refurbishment work.
Chard: Hornsbury Watermill Hotel, restaurant, bar and tea rooms featuring a working waterwheel. Open all year except January. Looking south west
Chard: Hornsbury Watermill
Hotel, restaurant, bar and tea rooms featuring a working waterwheel. Open all year except January. Looking south west
Chard Reservoir The northeast corner of the reservoir. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/244982">ST3309 : Chard Reservoir</a>. I think that's a Great Crested Grebe near the far shore.
Chard Reservoir
The northeast corner of the reservoir. See ST3309 : Chard Reservoir. I think that's a Great Crested Grebe near the far shore.
Court Mill The early C19 former corn mill on the right, beside the River Isle, is now a dwelling. Beside it are the Mill House and mill cottage.
Court Mill
The early C19 former corn mill on the right, beside the River Isle, is now a dwelling. Beside it are the Mill House and mill cottage.
Trees by the River Isle The row of poplars is at right angles to the river, which flows (away from the camera) among the trees on the left across this little meadow. The old leat for the nearby Nimmer Mill is shown as entering this meadow, which might have been the millpond described in <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=53163" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=53163">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> .
Trees by the River Isle
The row of poplars is at right angles to the river, which flows (away from the camera) among the trees on the left across this little meadow. The old leat for the nearby Nimmer Mill is shown as entering this meadow, which might have been the millpond described in LinkExternal link .
Holemoor Farm Some of the farm buildings seen across a field on the slopes of the Isle valley from the shade of an oak on the lane between Clayhanger and Clayhanger Common.
Holemoor Farm
Some of the farm buildings seen across a field on the slopes of the Isle valley from the shade of an oak on the lane between Clayhanger and Clayhanger Common.
Cottage at Clayhanger Common Moor Cottage is by a lane junction; the photo was taken from beneath an oak beside another lane junction. The lane in front of the cottage runs parallel to the A358.
Cottage at Clayhanger Common
Moor Cottage is by a lane junction; the photo was taken from beneath an oak beside another lane junction. The lane in front of the cottage runs parallel to the A358.
The friendly one Three horses near Homenoor House by the lane between Clayhanger and Clayhanger Common. In the background is the valley of the River Isle, in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST3210">ST3210</a>.
The friendly one
Three horses near Homenoor House by the lane between Clayhanger and Clayhanger Common. In the background is the valley of the River Isle, in ST3210.
Clayhanger Common The cottage on the right can be recognised from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/480813">ST3311 : Cottage at Clayhanger Common</a>. On the left is Mistletoe Farm.
Clayhanger Common
The cottage on the right can be recognised from ST3311 : Cottage at Clayhanger Common. On the left is Mistletoe Farm.
Cuttiford's Door, Chard Autumn sown grass is well up in mid November in fields adjacent to Chard housing estates and the business park.  The recent crop succession of turnips, fodder-maize and now, grass indicates the change from dairy farming to lamb rearing and low-graze beef over past decades.
Cuttiford's Door, Chard
Autumn sown grass is well up in mid November in fields adjacent to Chard housing estates and the business park. The recent crop succession of turnips, fodder-maize and now, grass indicates the change from dairy farming to lamb rearing and low-graze beef over past decades.
The River Isle at Hornsbury Mill
The River Isle at Hornsbury Mill
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New England is located at Grid Ref: ST3210 (Lat: 50.889813, Lng: -2.9549217)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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