Ansford

Civil Parish in Somerset South Somerset

England

Ansford

Hillcrest Farm View up the hill looking south from Castle Cary station. — Hillcrest Farm Credit: Nigel Mykura

Ansford is a civil parish located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated near the market town of Castle Cary and covers an area of approximately 3.5 square kilometers. As of the latest census in 2011, the parish had a population of around 1,100 residents.

The area is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields surrounding the village. It is located within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering stunning views and ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

Ansford is primarily a residential area, with a mix of housing styles ranging from traditional stone cottages to modern developments. The village has a small but thriving community, with amenities including a primary school, a church, a village hall, and a few local shops and services. It also benefits from its close proximity to Castle Cary, which provides additional amenities such as supermarkets, restaurants, and a train station with direct links to London and other major cities.

The parish has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Roman period. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Anesforde" and has seen various changes and developments over the centuries.

Overall, Ansford offers a peaceful and scenic place to live, with a strong sense of community and easy access to both rural and urban amenities.

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Ansford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.098248/-2.514166 or Grid Reference ST6433. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hillcrest Farm

View up the hill looking south from Castle Cary station.

Nigel Mykura

Ansford Park Farm

This farm is on the northern edge of Ansford between the village and the railway.

Nigel Mykura

Countryside near Ansford

View south across the square from a train on the Yeovil to Bristol line. The distant line of trees marks the road from Castle Cary to Wyke Champflower.

Nigel Mykura

Gate to pasture land on Wyke Road

roger geach

Telephone box, Castle Cary

The K6 telephone box stands beside the Market House. In 1935, the Post Office commissioned a new kiosk from Sir Giles Gilbert Scott to celebrate the Jubilee of King George V. The K6 Jubilee Kiosk, as it is known, was similar to the K2 box, being made of cast iron and painted red but was 25% lighter in weight. By the end of the 1930s there were 20,000 K6 telephone boxes in use all over the UK.

Maigheach-gheal

Bench Mark, The Market House

The Ordnance Survey bench mark is on the north east face of the building. For a wider view of the building ST6432 : The Market House, Castle Cary and for further information on the bench mark and others in the area Link

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Farmland at Castle Cary

The tree to the left is in ST6333 but about two thirds of the picture is in this square. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Taunton at 1529 and about to arrive at Castle Cary.

Graham Horn

Castle Cary

Well, we know where we are, and despite the background this is a rather nice station on the edge of the town. But today I am passing through, so will content myself with a picture from inside the train. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, due to leave Castle Cary at 1550, next stop Reading.

Graham Horn

Pasture near Wyke

This is a big dairy area, but now cows around today . The barn is prominent on the map, just in ST6534 This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Castle Cary at 1550.

Graham Horn

The Market House, Castle Cary

The Market House was built in 1855 of Cary stone with Doulting stone dressings.

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The Market House, Castle Cary

The Market House was built in 1855 of Cary stone with Doulting stone dressings.

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Street scene, Castle Cary

The small street is beside the Market House.

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South Somerset : Grassy Field & Bushes

Bushes next to the railway line and surrounding countryside in South Somerset.

Lewis Clarke

South Somerset : Cows Grazing

Cows grazing on the grassy hillside near Castle Cary in South Somerset.

Lewis Clarke

South Somerset : Grassy Field

Looking along the side of a train as it passed through the South Somerset countryside.

Lewis Clarke

South Somerset : Green Field

A green field with a house in the corner of the photo as seen from a passing train.

Lewis Clarke

Field by the Brue

The River Brue winds past trees along the other side of this grass field. The farms on Wyke Road in the background (Wyke House is the nearest) are in ST6534. Behind rises Creech Hill. View from a train on the main railway line between Bruton and Castle Cary.

Derek Harper

Field near Ansford

Only the first 200 metres of this field are in square. The trees bordering the River Brue, and the farmland at East Hill beyond, are in ST6434. View from a train on the main railway line between Bruton and Castle Cary.

Derek Harper

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Ansford is located at Grid Ref: ST6433 (Lat: 51.098248, Lng: -2.514166)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset