Polsham

Settlement in Somerset Mendip

England

Polsham

Junction, Godney See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2065537">ST4942 : Lane junction at Godney</a>, with a different view of the junction. — Junction, Godney Credit: Derek Harper

Polsham is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the picturesque countryside, it falls within the Mendip district and lies approximately 3 miles southwest of the town of Shepton Mallet. The village is nestled in a valley, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting.

With a population of around 200 residents, Polsham retains its charm as a close-knit community. The village is characterized by its traditional stone-built cottages and well-maintained gardens, which add to its aesthetic appeal. The local church, St. Mary's, is a prominent feature in the village, dating back to the 13th century and serving as a focal point for religious and community gatherings.

Despite its small size, Polsham offers a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a village hall, which acts as a hub for social events and gatherings, a primary school, and a local pub that serves as a meeting point for locals and visitors alike.

The surrounding natural beauty of Polsham provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good transport links ensuring easy access to amenities and services.

Overall, Polsham, Somerset, offers a peaceful and rural lifestyle, with a strong sense of community and a beautiful natural environment. It is an ideal place for those seeking a tranquil retreat amidst the picturesque Somerset countryside.

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Polsham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.182635/-2.700601 or Grid Reference ST5142. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Junction, Godney

See also ST4942 : Lane junction at Godney, with a different view of the junction.

Derek Harper

Flow Measuring Station on River Sheppey

The River Sheppey is a significant watercourse on this part of the Somerset Levels, taking water from the foot of the Mendips at Wells, meandering around Godney and into the rhynes that feed the River Brue. The Environment Agency monitor the river flow and can thus predict flooding: data available at Link

Edwin Graham

Derelict House on the Levels

It amazes me that there are houses on the levels. They must flood from time to time and what with global warming!!! The area is marked as Piggery on the 25,000 map but there are no pigs there now.

Graham Richards

River Sheppey flow measuring station

The discharge of the river Sheppey is measured at this point.

Sharon Loxton

Sheep Grazing

Sheep grazing on low lying pasture near the village of Upper Godney on the Somerset Levels. The Mendip Hills can be seen in the far distance.

Sharon Loxton

Pill Box in Upper Godney

This Pill Box is just to the south of the river Sheppey and is nowhere near as obvious as the other pill box in this square as it is behind a farm making it somewhat inaccessible. It is a Type 29 Pill Box on 'Stop Line Green'. Stop Line Green was a 100 mile continuous semi-circular defensive line (also known as Bristol Outer Defences). It ran from Highbridge on the Bristol Channel in the south to Upper Framilode on the river Severn in the north. It was a last line of defence against an attack from the east and was built on the assumption that the Germans had already advanced this far west. It was designed to defend Bristol and so keep the port open for evacuation, resupply or reinforcements. There were many other 'stop lines' in Southern Britain, with different colour codes, all designed to be a hindrance to tanks in the event of an invasion. (Taken from 'Warwalks - Stop Line Green' by Major Green - 1999.)

Sharon Loxton

River Sheppey in Upper Godney - facing east

The River Sheppey is a tributary of the river Brue. It originates in the Mendips; the source being a group of springs to the west of the settlement of Doulting where water draining through the limestone of the Mendips appears. From Doulting the Sheppey flows southwest through the wetlands to the north of the Polden Hills. At Charlton parts of the rivers course have been culverted and the river flows beneath ground through Shepton Mallet. The river reappears at Darshill and its course continues southwest through Croscombe, Dinder, Woodford, Coxley. From Coxley the course of the river heads north through Hay Moor and North Moor, wetlands, supplied and drained by the river. The river continues west through Ash Moor, here the river course turns sharply to the south through Frogmore and west through Godney. At Lower Godney the river is channelled through the ‘James Wear River’ and the ‘Decoy Rhine’to Westhay Level where it joins ‘Whites River’ and then the River Brue. No part of the Sheppey is tidal.

Sharon Loxton

The river Sheppey and Garlsade Farm

The river Sheppey flows across land that is below 5m above sea level. Garslade farm stands atop the ridge which leads up from the flat land - and stands about 10m above sea level.

Sharon Loxton

Flow measuring station

Sarah Charlesworth

River Sheppey

View upstream of the typical levels river from the bridge at Garslade Farm. The bridge carries the minor road from Polsham to Godney across the river.

Nigel Mykura

Godney Drove, Upper Godney

Sofia

View from Hurn Drove near Godney

Looking south from Hurn Drove over the Somerset Levels towards Glastonbury Tor.

Kevin Pearson

Fields next to Ashmoor Drove

Rob Purvis

Cottage, Upper Godney

Roger Cornfoot

Shott's Farm

Roger Cornfoot

River Sheppey flow measuring station

With viewing seat!

Roger Cornfoot

Old Direction Sign - Signpost, Upper Godney

Pyramid finial - 4 arms; Somerset SCC pyramid by the UC road, in parish of Godney (Mendip District), Upper Godney, 4 lanes junction. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST4942.

Milestone Society