Windwhistle

Settlement in Somerset South Somerset

England

Windwhistle

Fingerpost, Cricket Sᵀ Thomas In the junction with A30 a sign indicating the private road to the Hotel and church etc.

Inscription: Cricket Sᵀ Thomas / (Private Road)

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST3608 — Fingerpost, Cricket Sᵀ Thomas Credit: Mr Red

Windwhistle is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated approximately 7 miles southwest of the town of Yeovil, Windwhistle is nestled in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and charming countryside.

The village is home to a close-knit community and offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere for its residents. The architecture in Windwhistle predominantly consists of traditional stone cottages and farmhouses, giving the village a quintessentially English feel.

Despite its small size, Windwhistle has a rich history dating back centuries. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, a testament to its long-standing presence in the region. In the past, Windwhistle was primarily an agricultural community, with farming being the main source of livelihood for its inhabitants.

Today, Windwhistle is known for its scenic beauty and serves as a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat or a base for exploring the surrounding countryside. The village offers numerous walking and cycling routes, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area.

A notable feature of Windwhistle is its proximity to the Dorset border, making it an ideal starting point for exploring both Somerset and its neighboring county. Additionally, the village benefits from its close proximity to the A303 road, providing easy access to larger towns and cities in the region.

In summary, Windwhistle is a charming and idyllic village in Somerset, offering a serene and picturesque retreat for residents and visitors alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.877046/-2.8968112 or Grid Reference ST3709. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fingerpost, Cricket Sᵀ Thomas In the junction with A30 a sign indicating the private road to the Hotel and church etc.

Inscription: Cricket Sᵀ Thomas / (Private Road)

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST3608

Fingerpost, Cricket Sᵀ Thomas

In the junction with A30 a sign indicating the private road to the Hotel and church etc. Inscription: Cricket Sᵀ Thomas / (Private Road) Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST3608

St. Thomas', Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset West wall, Porch and Tower. The original was built in the 14th Century but was almost completely rebuilt for Lord Bridport in 1819-1820.

St. Thomas', Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset

West wall, Porch and Tower. The original was built in the 14th Century but was almost completely rebuilt for Lord Bridport in 1819-1820.

St. Thomas', Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset Originally from the 14th Century but almost completely rebuilt for Lord Bridport in 1819-1820.

St. Thomas', Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset

Originally from the 14th Century but almost completely rebuilt for Lord Bridport in 1819-1820.

St. Thomas', Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset South-East corner.

St. Thomas', Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset

South-East corner.

St. Thomas', Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset All 19th Century Nave.

St. Thomas', Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset

All 19th Century Nave.

St. Thomas', Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset The Font.

St. Thomas', Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset

The Font.

Church of St Michael and All Angels, Chaffcombe Plenty of C15 work still in evidence in this church in a charming village. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57202" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57202">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>
Taken from a corner of the churchyard.

Church of St Michael and All Angels, Chaffcombe

Plenty of C15 work still in evidence in this church in a charming village. Link

Taken from a corner of the churchyard.

Cudworth: parish church of St. Michael

Cudworth: parish church of St. Michael

View above Cudworth Taken from a gateway on the lane down from the Windwhistle Ridge to Cudworth; the lane continues behind the hedge on the left. The two darker trees formed part of a vanished field boundary.

View above Cudworth

Taken from a gateway on the lane down from the Windwhistle Ridge to Cudworth; the lane continues behind the hedge on the left. The two darker trees formed part of a vanished field boundary.

Cudworth from the east A view towards Cudworth from roughly the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/508131">ST3810 : Across Stretford Water</a>, looking further south.

Cudworth from the east

A view towards Cudworth from roughly the same spot as ST3810 : Across Stretford Water, looking further south.

Autumn leaves A pretty autumn view looking down lane towards Dowlish Wake. West farm and turning for Cudworth on the right.

Autumn leaves

A pretty autumn view looking down lane towards Dowlish Wake. West farm and turning for Cudworth on the right.

Frosty morning Looking up Sprays Hill towards Windwhistle on the first day of 2009

Frosty morning

Looking up Sprays Hill towards Windwhistle on the first day of 2009

Moat near Cudworth This moat just to the south of the church at Cudworth is probably the remains of a fortified manor house although there is very little in the way of remains inside the moat. The moat is approximately circular and is approximately 75m to 80m in diameter. The interior is slightly higher than the surrounding field. This is the west side of the moat looking north west from just outside the moat on the southern side. There are the remains of fishponds in the adjacent field. Further details can be found here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/English%20sites/3867.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/English%20sites/3867.html">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>

Moat near Cudworth

This moat just to the south of the church at Cudworth is probably the remains of a fortified manor house although there is very little in the way of remains inside the moat. The moat is approximately circular and is approximately 75m to 80m in diameter. The interior is slightly higher than the surrounding field. This is the west side of the moat looking north west from just outside the moat on the southern side. There are the remains of fishponds in the adjacent field. Further details can be found here Link

Cudworth Moat A view of the western side of the moat looking south, showing in the foreground the earthwork in the moat where the entrance point may have been.

Cudworth Moat

A view of the western side of the moat looking south, showing in the foreground the earthwork in the moat where the entrance point may have been.

Cricket St Thomas, wildlife park Flamingoes in the landscaped grounds of the Cricket St Thomas estate in Somerset

Cricket St Thomas, wildlife park

Flamingoes in the landscaped grounds of the Cricket St Thomas estate in Somerset

Winsham: north from Limekiln Lane Looking towards Chalkway and Puthill

Winsham: north from Limekiln Lane

Looking towards Chalkway and Puthill

The Old Happy This Victorian building was an inn until 1966, since when it has been a private house. The A30 must have run past its door until the road was realigned - it is now 25 yards away. The road in the foreground is a lane running north from the A30 to Chaffcombe.

The Old Happy

This Victorian building was an inn until 1966, since when it has been a private house. The A30 must have run past its door until the road was realigned - it is now 25 yards away. The road in the foreground is a lane running north from the A30 to Chaffcombe.

Avishays <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57206" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57206">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> suggests that there has been a house here since at least the early C14, but this building is C17 and later. Seen from the footpath that follows the drive.

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suggests that there has been a house here since at least the early C14, but this building is C17 and later. Seen from the footpath that follows the drive.

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Windwhistle is located at Grid Ref: ST3709 (Lat: 50.877046, Lng: -2.8968112)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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