Woodram

Settlement in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Woodram

Pitminster: The Queenâs Arms This is one of the earliest recorded mill sites in Somerset. A mill was extant here in 1036 when owned by St Swithun’s Priory, Winchester. A flour mill in 1804, the premises were later converted to a public house. The section nearest the camera looks more like a mill than a pub. — Pitminster: The Queenâs Arms Credit: Martin Bodman

Woodram is a small village located in the county of Somerset, in the southwest of England. It is situated approximately 10 miles northeast of the town of Taunton and is part of the district of West Somerset. The village is set in a picturesque rural landscape, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields.

Woodram has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to prehistoric times. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as "Wudram." Over the centuries, it has evolved from a primarily agricultural community to a peaceful residential area.

The village itself is characterized by traditional stone cottages and charming thatched roofs, giving it a quintessentially English countryside feel. It boasts a close-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. The village center features a small church, dedicated to Saint Mary, which dates back to the 12th century.

Despite its small size, Woodram offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a local pub, a village hall, and a primary school catering to the educational needs of the younger population. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding, making it a desirable location for nature enthusiasts.

Overall, Woodram, Somerset, with its idyllic setting, historical significance, and strong community spirit, is a charming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque lifestyle for its residents.

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Woodram Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.96382/-3.1041376 or Grid Reference ST2218. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pitminster: The Queenâs Arms

This is one of the earliest recorded mill sites in Somerset. A mill was extant here in 1036 when owned by St Swithun’s Priory, Winchester. A flour mill in 1804, the premises were later converted to a public house. The section nearest the camera looks more like a mill than a pub.

Martin Bodman

Corfe Farmland

Residential housing dotted on farmland on the outskirts of Corfe, Somerset.

John Allan

Curdleigh & Adcombe Hill

View, east-by-north across a small valley in the steep northern slopes of the Blackdown Hills

Derek Harper

Adcombe Wood

A bridlepath on the brink of the Blackdown Hills, with the gentle slopes of Adcombe Hill behind the trees on the right, while on the left Adcombe Wood plunges down the scarp into a side valley. View looking roughly north-west, probably from ST 224 178

Derek Harper

Murlinch Wood, Woodram

Looking northeast along the wooded scarp of the Blackdown Hills, with the fields around Woodram below, and the houses of Corfe village under Pickeridge Hill beyond. Taken from where Woodram Lane, here byway T 21/84, emerges from the woods. See also ST2218 : Fields southwest of Corfe.

Derek Harper