Bodden

Settlement in Somerset Mendip

England

Bodden

Doulting cross
Doulting cross Credit: thejackrustles

Bodden is a small village located in Somerset, a county in South West England. Situated about 4 miles south of the town of Taunton, Bodden is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is home to a close-knit community and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents.

Bodden has a rich history, with records of settlements dating back to the Roman times. The village is known for its charming thatched cottages, which add to its rustic charm. In the center of the village, there is a quaint parish church, St. Mary's, which stands as a testament to the village's heritage.

Despite its small size, Bodden has a few amenities to serve its residents. There is a local pub, The Bodden Arms, where villagers can gather for a drink or a meal. The village also has a primary school, providing education for the local children.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. Residents and visitors can enjoy scenic walks along the nearby River Tone or explore the beautiful Quantock Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is also within close proximity to Taunton, where more amenities, shopping centers, and leisure facilities can be found.

Overall, Bodden offers a peaceful and picturesque rural lifestyle, making it an appealing place to live for those seeking a slower pace of life in the heart of the Somerset countryside.

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Bodden Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.19357/-2.517302 or Grid Reference ST6343. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Doulting cross
Doulting cross
Lane Doulting
Lane Doulting
OS Cut Mark - Doulting, St Aldhelm's Church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm59804" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm59804">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>
OS Cut Mark - Doulting, St Aldhelm's Church
Section of St Aldhelm's Church, Doulting
Section of St Aldhelm's Church, Doulting
Footpath to Gaol Lane, Shepton Mallet
Footpath to Gaol Lane, Shepton Mallet
Gaol Lane, Shepton Mallett The perimeter wall of the gaol on the right.
Gaol Lane, Shepton Mallett
The perimeter wall of the gaol on the right.
Gaol Lane, Shepton Mallett The perimeter wall on the gaol on the left.
Gaol Lane, Shepton Mallett
The perimeter wall on the gaol on the left.
27 Peter Street, Shepton Mallett Dates from about 1750 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058391" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058391">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>
27 Peter Street, Shepton Mallett
Dates from about 1750 LinkExternal link
Entrance to The Old Rectory. Shepton Mallett
Entrance to The Old Rectory. Shepton Mallett
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Shepton Mallett Grade I listed church, though much rebuilt in the nineteenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1345202" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1345202">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>
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Shepton Mallett
Grade I listed church, though much rebuilt in the nineteenth century LinkExternal link
Footpath to Paul Street. Shepton Mallett
Footpath to Paul Street. Shepton Mallett
Houses on Church Lane Doulting At the far end of the house on the right is a small structure housing an old hand pump which was the supply of fresh water for the village . A bit further away is St Aldhelms well which is a much larger spring and the source of the River Sheppey.
Houses on Church Lane Doulting
At the far end of the house on the right is a small structure housing an old hand pump which was the supply of fresh water for the village . A bit further away is St Aldhelms well which is a much larger spring and the source of the River Sheppey.
Old Water Pump in Doulting  The pump handle of this pump is now locked. It has an undated brass plate in memory of Scot Pike.
Old Water Pump in Doulting
The pump handle of this pump is now locked. It has an undated brass plate in memory of Scot Pike.
Water Pump in Doulting (detail) This shows the Brass memorial plate in memory of Scot Pike
Water Pump in Doulting (detail)
This shows the Brass memorial plate in memory of Scot Pike
Horse Paddock on Bodden Lane A small paddock on the edge of this tiny hamlet with a pair of windswept ponies.
Horse Paddock on Bodden Lane
A small paddock on the edge of this tiny hamlet with a pair of windswept ponies.
Bodden Lane Bodden Lane runs south from the small hamlet of Boddeen downhill to the town of Shepton Mallet
Bodden Lane
Bodden Lane runs south from the small hamlet of Boddeen downhill to the town of Shepton Mallet
Farm Buildings at Higher Farm Higher Farm is the most northerly of the farms located at the hamlet of Bodden just north east of Shepton Mallet.
Farm Buildings at Higher Farm
Higher Farm is the most northerly of the farms located at the hamlet of Bodden just north east of Shepton Mallet.
A  Wet Day on the Fosse Way The route of the old Roman road can be clearly seen at this point and the track that now runs on this route is an ORPA. Other route with public access.
A Wet Day on the Fosse Way
The route of the old Roman road can be clearly seen at this point and the track that now runs on this route is an ORPA. Other route with public access.
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Bodden is located at Grid Ref: ST6343 (Lat: 51.19357, Lng: -2.517302)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.19357,-2.517302
Bodden
Place: hamlet
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 51.1954451/-2.5160569
Ingsdons Hill
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 51.1909455/-2.5199666
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