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West Chinnock

Settlement in Somerset South Somerset

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West Chinnock

Balham Hill Balham Hill across the river Parrett at Byme Bridge.
Balham Hill Credit: Rupert Fleetingly

West Chinnock is a small village located in Somerset, England. It is situated in the South Somerset district, approximately 5 miles south of Yeovil. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and farmland as far as the eye can see.

West Chinnock is a traditional English village with a tight-knit community. It is home to a church, a village hall, and a primary school, providing essential amenities for its residents. The village has a rich history, with some buildings dating back to the 17th century.

The village is well-connected by road, with the A30 running through nearby Yeovil providing easy access to other towns and cities in the region. Public transportation options are limited, with a bus service running through the village connecting it to surrounding areas.

West Chinnock offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Its rural location makes it a popular choice for those seeking a quieter way of life, surrounded by the beauty of the Somerset countryside.

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West Chinnock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.918224/-2.7585144 or Grid Reference ST4613. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Balham Hill Balham Hill across the river Parrett at Byme Bridge.
Balham Hill
Balham Hill across the river Parrett at Byme Bridge.
St. Margaret, Middle Chinnock
St. Margaret, Middle Chinnock
View down the Parrett valley, Merriott, Somerset – looking NNE from the Marriott-Haselbury road.
View down the Parrett valley, Merriott, Somerset
– looking NNE from the Marriott-Haselbury road.
Barrows Hill Garage Barrows Hill Garage, East Chinnock - On the A30
Barrows Hill Garage
Barrows Hill Garage, East Chinnock - On the A30
Looking towards Balham Hill
Looking towards Balham Hill
Fields Fields at Eastfield Farm. Balham Hill on the horizon.
Fields
Fields at Eastfield Farm. Balham Hill on the horizon.
The Cat Head Inn, Chiselborough, Somerset In the heart of a beautiful village.
The Cat Head Inn, Chiselborough, Somerset
In the heart of a beautiful village.
Churchyard, Chiselborough, Somerset. Looking across the churchyard of the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. Beyond the fence is an orchard. On this day the village was filled with the heavy scent of many flowers in the cottage gardens.
Churchyard, Chiselborough, Somerset.
Looking across the churchyard of the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. Beyond the fence is an orchard. On this day the village was filled with the heavy scent of many flowers in the cottage gardens.
St Mary's Church - West Chinnock
St Mary's Church - West Chinnock
West Chinnock
West Chinnock
Church of St Peter & St Paul - Chiselborough Framing the shot from the lane to the church was just too much for the wide angle lens on my camera, it just wouldn't fit! A kindly soul in the house opposite the church gave me permission to take the shot from his garden - success!
Church of St Peter & St Paul - Chiselborough
Framing the shot from the lane to the church was just too much for the wide angle lens on my camera, it just wouldn't fit! A kindly soul in the house opposite the church gave me permission to take the shot from his garden - success!
Brympton Hill Brympton Hill as seen from Smoky Hole Lane.
Brympton Hill
Brympton Hill as seen from Smoky Hole Lane.
View from Barrows Hill At the foot of the hill beyond the grazing sheep, the A30 runs between the hedges. It is about to cross Broad River, whose course is marked by the winding line of bushes and trees beyond. Seen from the lane which runs along the edge of Barrows Hill from a junction with the A30 to Middle Chinnock.
View from Barrows Hill
At the foot of the hill beyond the grazing sheep, the A30 runs between the hedges. It is about to cross Broad River, whose course is marked by the winding line of bushes and trees beyond. Seen from the lane which runs along the edge of Barrows Hill from a junction with the A30 to Middle Chinnock.
Strip Lynchets Strip Lynchets on the steep south-facing oolite slope of West Chinnock Hill. Seen from footpath Y11/8, here followed by both the Monarch's Way and the Liberty Trail.
Strip Lynchets
Strip Lynchets on the steep south-facing oolite slope of West Chinnock Hill. Seen from footpath Y11/8, here followed by both the Monarch's Way and the Liberty Trail.
Tea at Rushy Wood Farm Part of the herd at the farm tucking in. The large barn is recent. Seen from footpath Y11/6.
Tea at Rushy Wood Farm
Part of the herd at the farm tucking in. The large barn is recent. Seen from footpath Y11/6.
Farmland near West Chinnock A tractor works on a field on the slopes of West Chinnock Hill, just east of the lynchets seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/541853">ST4612 : Strip Lynchets</a>; doubtless they would have continued across this slope, but have been removed. Out of sight in the dip, following the line of trees, is Broad River. Seen from footpath Y11/8, here followed by both the Monarch's Way and the Liberty Trail.
Farmland near West Chinnock
A tractor works on a field on the slopes of West Chinnock Hill, just east of the lynchets seen in ST4612 : Strip Lynchets; doubtless they would have continued across this slope, but have been removed. Out of sight in the dip, following the line of trees, is Broad River. Seen from footpath Y11/8, here followed by both the Monarch's Way and the Liberty Trail.
Barrows Hill From the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/541778">ST4712 : View from Barrows Hill</a>, looking further east. The square extends only as far as the grazing sheep and the hedge. The A30, hidden by the further hedge, is in ST4812, as are the fields beyond on Elliots Hill.
Barrows Hill
From the same spot as ST4712 : View from Barrows Hill, looking further east. The square extends only as far as the grazing sheep and the hedge. The A30, hidden by the further hedge, is in ST4812, as are the fields beyond on Elliots Hill.
Barrows Hill Looking west from the spot from which <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/541778">ST4712 : View from Barrows Hill</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/542505">ST4712 : Barrows Hill</a> were taken. Foxwell Lane drops past the trees down the hill towards the A30. Beyond, on the left, trees indicate the line of Broad River, and beyond that are orchards surrounding North Down Farm.
Barrows Hill
Looking west from the spot from which ST4712 : View from Barrows Hill and ST4712 : Barrows Hill were taken. Foxwell Lane drops past the trees down the hill towards the A30. Beyond, on the left, trees indicate the line of Broad River, and beyond that are orchards surrounding North Down Farm.
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West Chinnock is located at Grid Ref: ST4613 (Lat: 50.918224, Lng: -2.7585144)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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West Chinnock
Place: village
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q14955704
Wikipedia: en:West Chinnock
Lat/Long: 50.9182334/-2.7584999
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Pub
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.9226171/-2.7590449
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Poop Hill Bridge
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.9206874/-2.7528167
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Public Bookcase
Booth: K6
Disused Amenity: telephone
Listed Status: Grade II
Man Made: telephone_box
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 50.9181343/-2.7584506
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Shelter
Shelter Type: public_transport
Lat/Long: 50.9181941/-2.7583612
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Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: outside Muddled Man pub, West Chinnock
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Ref GB The Circuit: 6CDD06A4-751B-4FA6-8EC2-AD2100B81EE2
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