Bindon

Settlement in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Bindon

Bathealton : Countryside Scenery Looking to Screedy Barn. — Bathealton : Countryside Scenery Credit: Lewis Clarke

Bindon is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated on the southern edge of the Dorset Downs, it lies approximately 5 miles southeast of the town of Dorchester and 15 miles west of the coastal resort of Weymouth. The village is part of the civil parish of West Stafford and falls within the administrative district of West Dorset.

With a population of around 300 residents, Bindon is a quintessential English countryside village. It boasts picturesque thatched cottages, well-maintained gardens, and narrow winding lanes that add to its charm. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, offering breathtaking views of the countryside.

Bindon has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. The village is known for its historic church, dedicated to St. Martin, which features stunning architecture and is a prominent landmark in the area. Additionally, there are remnants of a motte-and-bailey castle nearby, providing evidence of the village's fortified past.

Despite its small size, Bindon offers a close-knit community atmosphere, with various community events held throughout the year. The village has a local pub, which serves as a social hub for residents and visitors alike. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

Overall, Bindon is a tranquil and idyllic village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Its rich history, stunning natural beauty, and strong sense of community make it a desirable place to live or visit for those seeking a taste of rural England.

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Bindon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.008318/-3.2841953 or Grid Reference ST1024. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bathealton : Countryside Scenery

Looking to Screedy Barn.

Lewis Clarke

Bathealton : Drive

A drive at Pool Court.

Lewis Clarke

Bathealton: Leigh Farm

A pond to the south west of the farm fed a leat which powered a waterwheel here. A public footpath passes both pond and farm – at this point using the lane leading to the farm – but the wheel and machinery it drove have long gone

Martin Bodman

Langford Budville: old bridge at Lower Wellisford

Part of the arch survives on what was presumably an old crossing of the River Tone. Looking south from a point a little to the east of Wellisford Manor

Martin Bodman

Langford Budville: edge of Coramâs Wood

On a possible deer track as the path seemingly leads nowhere and is not shown on the Ordnance Survey 1: 25,000. On the edge of Langford Heathfield, now largely a nature reserve

Martin Bodman

Bathealton: Lower Poleshill

House at the junction of Watery Lane and Carrier’s Lane. Looking west-south-west

Martin Bodman

Bathealton: Pooles & Burgess

Farmhouse on the eastern edge of the village. Looking north west

Martin Bodman

Milverton: Milverton Heath

Seen from Screedy. Looking south

Martin Bodman

Milverton: Milverton Heath

Looking south

Martin Bodman

Country lane in Somerset

Rob Purvis

Footpath to Cobhay Moor Plantation

Further SSE along the path shown in ST0825 : Footpath through Moor Plantation. Grass has withered after a long period of dry weather.

Derek Harper

Edge of Cobhay Moor Plantation

The woodland adjoining this ploughed field forms a triangular extension of the plantation. Seen from the point at which the footpath shown in ST0825 : Footpath to Cobhay Moor Plantation emerges from it.

Derek Harper

Field boundary by Cobhay Moor Plantation

Taken from the same spot as ST0825 : Edge of Cobhay Moor Plantation, looking to the left of that photo. The footpath mentioned follows the edge of the ploughed field, though nothing has been reinstated following ploughing - perhaps 14 days has not yet elapsed. Fortunately it is very dry. Milverton Wood, in ST0824, is on the horizon.

Derek Harper

Towards Cobhay Farm

From the footpath described in ST0825 : Field boundary by Cobhay Moor Plantation, looking along a field boundary eastwards, with Cobhay Moor Plantation across the field on the left. Conhay Farm in the distance straddles an easting gridline.

Derek Harper

Cobhay Farm

Similar to ST0824 : Towards Cobhay Farm, but taken with more zoom from the other side of the hedge. Pond Close Plantation on the right, is in ST0924, as are the houses on the hill around Spring Grove Cross.

Derek Harper

Ploughed field near Cobhay Farm

The footpath described in ST0825 : Field boundary by Cobhay Moor Plantation continues along the edge of this undulating ploughed field, with a view across to the ridge between valleys of the Tone and the Hillfarrance Brook.

Derek Harper

Lane past Milverton Wood

The shadow and the twig belong to the northwest corner of the wood, which is on the other side of the lane. The lane descends towards Bathealton.

Derek Harper

Fields northeast of Bathealton

From the same spot as ST0824 : Lane past Milverton Wood, and looking across the ploughed field shown in ST0824 : Ploughed field near Cobhay Farm. This low area between hills forms a watershed between the Tone and the Hillfarrance Brook - which ends up in the Tone anyway.

Derek Harper

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Bindon is located at Grid Ref: ST1024 (Lat: 51.008318, Lng: -3.2841953)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset