End, West

Settlement in Somerset South Somerset

England

End, West

Chancel, St Mary's Church, Bruton
Chancel, St Mary's Church, Bruton Credit: nick macneill

End, West Somerset is a small village situated in the county of Somerset, England. Nestled in the picturesque Exmoor National Park, it is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Located on the eastern edge of the park, End is known for its idyllic countryside settings, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The village itself is characterized by its charming thatched cottages, traditional architecture, and a close-knit community. With a population of around 300 residents, End provides a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, embodying the quintessential English village charm.

End offers a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents and visitors. The village boasts a local pub, The End Inn, which serves traditional pub fare and provides a gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Additionally, there is a village hall that hosts various events and activities throughout the year, fostering a sense of community involvement.

For those seeking outdoor adventures, End is a gateway to the vast wilderness of Exmoor National Park. The park offers miles of walking trails, bridleways, and cycling routes, allowing visitors to explore its diverse landscapes, including moorlands, woodlands, and rivers. End is also in close proximity to popular attractions such as Dunkery Beacon, the highest point in Exmoor, and the picturesque village of Porlock.

Overall, End, West Somerset, presents a serene and picturesque destination with its natural beauty, traditional architecture, and strong community spirit. It is a place where visitors can immerse themselves in the tranquility of the countryside and experience the charm of a typical English village.

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End, West Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.110267/-2.461231 or Grid Reference ST6734. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Chancel, St Mary's Church, Bruton
Chancel, St Mary's Church, Bruton
Cattle near Wyke This is a big dairy farming area.  It is a myth that cows lying down foretell rain. The afternoon was dry throughout.
This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Castle Cary at 1550.
Cattle near Wyke
This is a big dairy farming area. It is a myth that cows lying down foretell rain. The afternoon was dry throughout. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Castle Cary at 1550.
Wedding at Gants Mill Lots of cars parked here.  Why I thought?  Then a split second later I saw the marquees off to the right.  Well, there could have been other uses for a marquee but a wedding seemed the most likely explanation.
This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Castle Cary at 1550.
Wedding at Gants Mill
Lots of cars parked here. Why I thought? Then a split second later I saw the marquees off to the right. Well, there could have been other uses for a marquee but a wedding seemed the most likely explanation. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Castle Cary at 1550.
South Somerset : Grassy Field A grassy field in Somerset as seen from a passing train.
South Somerset : Grassy Field
A grassy field in Somerset as seen from a passing train.
South Somerset : Grassy Field A grassy field with trees in as seen from a train passing by.
South Somerset : Grassy Field
A grassy field with trees in as seen from a train passing by.
Cole This is the view of the small hamlet of Cole which once had its own railway station on a line long since gone. Taken from a Yeovil to Bristol train. The trees in the foreground mark the route of the River Brue.
Cole
This is the view of the small hamlet of Cole which once had its own railway station on a line long since gone. Taken from a Yeovil to Bristol train. The trees in the foreground mark the route of the River Brue.
Stepping Stones, Bruton The stepping stones across the River Brue in Bruton are an ideal place for children to bathe on a hot summer's day. Here, they are seen from the Packhorse Bridge.
Stepping Stones, Bruton
The stepping stones across the River Brue in Bruton are an ideal place for children to bathe on a hot summer's day. Here, they are seen from the Packhorse Bridge.
St Mary's church, Bruton - Berkeley tomb In the chancel are the recumbent effigies of Sir Maurice Berkeley of Bruton, flanked on either side by his two wives. The stone tomb-chest has strapwork panels below hidden by the seating, and cartouches at the back of the recess. Sir Maurice died in 1581, his first wife Catherine in 1559, and Elizabeth his second wife in 1585.
St Mary's church, Bruton - Berkeley tomb
In the chancel are the recumbent effigies of Sir Maurice Berkeley of Bruton, flanked on either side by his two wives. The stone tomb-chest has strapwork panels below hidden by the seating, and cartouches at the back of the recess. Sir Maurice died in 1581, his first wife Catherine in 1559, and Elizabeth his second wife in 1585.
St Mary's church, Bruton - Berkeley tomb (detail)
St Mary's church, Bruton - Berkeley tomb (detail)
St Mary's church, Bruton - monument to William Godolphin Set within an oval niche is an impressive bronze bust of William Godolphin in armour (†1636) that has been attributed to Hubert Le Suer.
St Mary's church, Bruton - monument to William Godolphin
Set within an oval niche is an impressive bronze bust of William Godolphin in armour (†1636) that has been attributed to Hubert Le Suer.
St Mary's church, Bruton - monument to William Godolphin (detail)
St Mary's church, Bruton - monument to William Godolphin (detail)
St Mary's church, Bruton - Royal Arms of Charles II The colourful coat of arms of Charles II.
St Mary's church, Bruton - Royal Arms of Charles II
The colourful coat of arms of Charles II.
St Mary's church, Bruton - interior The view east towards the chancel.
St Mary's church, Bruton - interior
The view east towards the chancel.
St Mary's church, Bruton - interior (2) The chancel dates from a rebuild of 1743.
St Mary's church, Bruton - interior (2)
The chancel dates from a rebuild of 1743.
St Mary's church, Bruton Described by Pevsner as 'One of the proudest churches of East Somerset' it dates from the C14. Its very fine tower of over 100 feet was added in the late C15.
St Mary's church, Bruton
Described by Pevsner as 'One of the proudest churches of East Somerset' it dates from the C14. Its very fine tower of over 100 feet was added in the late C15.
Cole (former) station, 1984 View NW, across the course of the ex-Somerset & Dorset Joint Bath - Evercreech Junction (right) - Templecombe (left) - Bournemouth line. The station had closed on 7/3/66 along with the whole famous route. By 1984 it appears to have become a private house.
Cole (former) station, 1984
View NW, across the course of the ex-Somerset & Dorset Joint Bath - Evercreech Junction (right) - Templecombe (left) - Bournemouth line. The station had closed on 7/3/66 along with the whole famous route. By 1984 it appears to have become a private house.
Bruton Railway Station
Bruton Railway Station
Benchmark on railway bridge over B3081 Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm45518" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm45518">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>
Benchmark on railway bridge over B3081
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
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End, West is located at Grid Ref: ST6734 (Lat: 51.110267, Lng: -2.461231)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.110267,-2.461231
Pub
The Bruton Castle
Website: http://www.brutoncastle.co.uk/index.php
Lat/Long: 51.1115966/-2.4559101
Barrier: bollard
Bollard: fixed
Lat/Long: 51.1119632/-2.4561568
Fuel
Esso
Brand: Esso
Brand Wikidata: Q867662
Check Date: 2024-03-26
Compressed Air: yes
Mapillary: 1531451130580242
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Operator: Motor Fuel Group
Operator Website: https://www.motorfuelgroup.com/locations/bruton-ps1004/
Operator Wikidata: Q107271358
Lat/Long: 51.1097026/-2.4591
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.1096958/-2.4567209
Restaurant
Rickshaw
Addr City: Bruton
Addr Postcode: BA10 0BQ
Addr Street: West End
Cuisine: chinese
Delivery: yes
Fhrs Id: 987266
Opening Hours: We-Mo 16:30-22:00
Outdoor Seating: no
Phone: +441749 812188
Takeaway: only
Website: https://www.rickshawbruton.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 51.1100924/-2.4591659
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Ref: zebra
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1099417/-2.4590178
Place Of Worship
Bruton Methodist Church
Denomination: methodist
Religion: christian
Lat/Long: 51.1105785/-2.4592008
Pub
The Sun Inn
Addr City: Bruton
Addr Housenumber: 33
Addr Postcode: BA10 0AH
Addr Street: High Street
Wikidata: Q26308150
Lat/Long: 51.1119266/-2.4551063
Barrier: bollard
Bollard: fixed
Lat/Long: 51.1116486/-2.4557474
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 12:00; Su off
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: BA10 123
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169
Lat/Long: 51.1116425/-2.4554363
Restaurant
Matt's Kitchen
Addr City: Bruton
Addr Housename: Matt's Kitchen
Addr Housenumber: 51
Addr Postcode: BA10 0AW
Addr Street: High Street
Capacity: 26
Cuisine: international;thai;moroccan;byo_wine
Fhrs Id: 113207
Opening Hours: We-Fr 18:30-22:30
Outdoor Seating: no
Phone: +44 1749 812027
Website: https://www.mattskitchen.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 51.1114716/-2.4562272
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1124257/-2.459547
Telephone
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Addr Postcode: BA10 0AR
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: inside old red phone box at bottom of High Street, Bruton
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Note: also contains Bleed Kit
Ref: AED Cabinet 929
Lat/Long: 51.1103345/-2.4585869
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1102795/-2.4588234
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: BA10 39D
Royal Cypher: EVIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102324
Lat/Long: 51.1105694/-2.4580206
Bruton Convenience Store
Addr City: Bruton
Addr Housenumber: 23
Addr Postcode: BA10 0AH
Addr Street: High Street
Brand: Premier
Brand Wikidata: Q7240340
Dog: no
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-21:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Phone: +441749812308
Shop: convenience
Website: https://www.premier-stores.co.uk/our-stores/bruton-convenience-store
Lat/Long: 51.1121051/-2.4547372
Post Office
Addr City: Bruton
Addr Housenumber: 23
Addr Postcode: BA10 0AH
Addr Street: High Street
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00
Operator: Premier
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 51.1121288/-2.4547489
Cabbages and Roses
Shop: clothes
Website: https://www.cabbagesandroses.com/
Lat/Long: 51.1099476/-2.4592437
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Source: video_survey
Lat/Long: 51.1073348/-2.4601543
Post Box
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Operator: Post Office
Operator Wikidata: Q1783168
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: BA10
Lat/Long: 51.1073773/-2.4595349
Waste Basket
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 51.1123724/-2.4573841
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