Paintmoor

Settlement in Somerset South Somerset

England

Paintmoor

Terrace of houses in Forton Road
Terrace of houses in Forton Road Credit: Vieve Forward

Paintmoor is a small village situated in the county of Somerset, England. It is located approximately 5 miles south of the town of Taunton and is surrounded by scenic countryside and rolling hills. The village is home to a population of around 500 residents.

Paintmoor has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the prehistoric era. The area is known for its archaeological sites, including several Bronze Age burial mounds and Iron Age hillforts. These historical remnants make Paintmoor an attractive destination for history enthusiasts and researchers.

The village itself is characterized by its quaint charm and traditional English architecture. It features a picturesque church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 13th century and is a prominent landmark in the area. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stone carvings.

Paintmoor offers a range of amenities for its residents, including a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road, with regular bus services to Taunton and other nearby towns.

The natural beauty of Paintmoor and its surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The village also hosts an annual summer fĂȘte, which attracts visitors from the surrounding areas.

Overall, Paintmoor is a charming and historic village that offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents and visitors alike.

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Paintmoor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.876711/-2.9394453 or Grid Reference ST3409. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Terrace of houses in Forton Road
Terrace of houses in Forton Road
Fore Street, Chard
Fore Street, Chard
Row of shops, Avishayes Road
Row of shops, Avishayes Road
Avishayes Road
Avishayes Road
Church of St Mary Parish church in Chard
Church of St Mary
Parish church in Chard
Bowden's Old Lace Factory This building was built in c1825. It was built as a lace factory. Lace making became a major industry in Chard from the 1820s onwards. This was in part due to riots and unrest in the traditional lace making towns such as Nottingham.
Bowden's Old Lace Factory
This building was built in c1825. It was built as a lace factory. Lace making became a major industry in Chard from the 1820s onwards. This was in part due to riots and unrest in the traditional lace making towns such as Nottingham.
Church of the Good Shepherd, Chard
Church of the Good Shepherd, Chard
Windpump on top of pillbox, Forton See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7254831">ST3407 : WWII pillbox, Forton, with windpump on top</a>.
Windpump on top of pillbox, Forton
WWII pillbox, Forton, with windpump on top See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7254829">ST3407 : Windpump on top of pillbox, Forton</a>.
WWII pillbox, Forton, with windpump on top
Windpump on top of pillbox, Forton
Windpump on top of pillbox, Forton
Holyrood Street, Chard Pictured on a Friday afternoon in September.
Holyrood Street, Chard
Pictured on a Friday afternoon in September.
Fore Street, Chard The wide main street of this market town.
Fore Street, Chard
The wide main street of this market town.
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
St. Mary The Virgin, Chard, Somerset
St. Mary The Virgin, Chard, Somerset
St. Mary The Virgin, Chard, Somerset
St. Mary The Virgin, Chard, Somerset
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.
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Paintmoor is located at Grid Ref: ST3409 (Lat: 50.876711, Lng: -2.9394453)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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