Ashill

Civil Parish in Somerset South Somerset

England

Ashill

Ashill: church North west of Ilminster, near the road to Taunton. The church of the Virgin Mary has Norman north and south doorways and a Norman chancel arch
Ashill: church Credit: Martin Bodman

Ashill is a civil parish located in the county of Somerset, in the southwest of England. It is situated around 6 miles southeast of the town of Taunton and covers an area of approximately 1,705 acres. The parish is mainly rural in nature, with a scattered population across its various hamlets and farms.

Ashill is known for its picturesque countryside, characterized by rolling hills, meadows, and woodland areas. The landscape is dotted with charming old buildings, including traditional thatched cottages and historic farmhouses, adding to its rustic charm. The parish is also home to a number of small streams and ponds, which contribute to the area's natural beauty.

The community in Ashill is relatively small, with a population of around 400 residents. The parish has a close-knit feel, with a strong sense of community spirit amongst its inhabitants. The local amenities include a village hall, which serves as a focal point for social gatherings and events, as well as a primary school that caters to the educational needs of the local children.

Ashill is well-connected to surrounding areas, with good transport links to Taunton and other nearby towns. The parish is also within close proximity to major road networks, making it easily accessible for commuters and visitors alike.

Overall, Ashill is a tranquil and picturesque civil parish, offering a peaceful countryside retreat for its residents and visitors, while still providing convenient access to nearby amenities and attractions.

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Ashill Images

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Ashill: church North west of Ilminster, near the road to Taunton. The church of the Virgin Mary has Norman north and south doorways and a Norman chancel arch
Ashill: church
North west of Ilminster, near the road to Taunton. The church of the Virgin Mary has Norman north and south doorways and a Norman chancel arch
Congregational Chapel, Broadway In Ham stone, with mullioned and transomed arch windows - "built in 1739 for a section of the Ilminster Presbyterian society" (Somerset Historic Environment Record - <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=52900" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=52900">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> ).
Congregational Chapel, Broadway
In Ham stone, with mullioned and transomed arch windows - "built in 1739 for a section of the Ilminster Presbyterian society" (Somerset Historic Environment Record - LinkExternal link ).
Porch House, Broadway Showing the "south wall squared and coursed Ham stone and blue lias" - <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=52903" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=52903">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> .
Porch House, Broadway
Showing the "south wall squared and coursed Ham stone and blue lias" - LinkExternal link .
Junction at Newhouse Farm Junction on the straight drove roads on the north-east side of the Blackdown Hills.
Junction at Newhouse Farm
Junction on the straight drove roads on the north-east side of the Blackdown Hills.
Ashill: replica windmill A communications mast for mobile phones disguised as a windmill. It stands on Windmill Hill, probably on or near the site of a genuine working mill
Ashill: replica windmill
A communications mast for mobile phones disguised as a windmill. It stands on Windmill Hill, probably on or near the site of a genuine working mill
Ashill: Southtown A farm roughly to the east of Windmill Hill. Looking east
Ashill: Southtown
A farm roughly to the east of Windmill Hill. Looking east
Ashill: cottage at Southtown In a rank of farm cottages. Looking north-north-west
Ashill: cottage at Southtown
In a rank of farm cottages. Looking north-north-west
Ashill: track to Parsonage Farm This track also serves as a bridleway to Ashill village. Looking north
Ashill: track to Parsonage Farm
This track also serves as a bridleway to Ashill village. Looking north
Ashill: Copse Lane At its southern end, looking north. The track leads to Every’s Copse and Ashill Wood
Ashill: Copse Lane
At its southern end, looking north. The track leads to Every’s Copse and Ashill Wood
Ashill: by Every’s Copse Looking south-south-east
Ashill: by Every’s Copse
Looking south-south-east
Ilton: emergency exit from Merryfield Airfield Ministry of Defence property ahead, beyond the gate, which serves as an emergency exit for crash vehicles. Looking north east
Ilton: emergency exit from Merryfield Airfield
Ministry of Defence property ahead, beyond the gate, which serves as an emergency exit for crash vehicles. Looking north east
Ilton: Merryfield Airfield Trucks driving around the perimeter track with the airfield’s control tower beyond. Looking east-north-east
Ilton: Merryfield Airfield
Trucks driving around the perimeter track with the airfield’s control tower beyond. Looking east-north-east
Ashill: towards Capland Looking north west near Collings Barn, Stewley
Ashill: towards Capland
Looking north west near Collings Barn, Stewley
Beercrocombe: railway bridge A survivor from the old Taunton-Chard branch line, opened in September 1866. Looking north-north-east with Keysey’s Dairy House seen beyond the arch
Beercrocombe: railway bridge
A survivor from the old Taunton-Chard branch line, opened in September 1866. Looking north-north-east with Keysey’s Dairy House seen beyond the arch
Almshouses, Broadway
Almshouses, Broadway
Bell Inn, Broadway
Bell Inn, Broadway
St Adhelm & St Eadburga's Church, Broadway A somewhat unusual dedication!
St Adhelm & St Eadburga's Church, Broadway
A somewhat unusual dedication!
Meadow by Venner's Water The stream runs along the left-hand side of the fields. On the right, the trees mark the line of the Chard to Taunton railway, closed in 1962. Through the meadows runs the footpath from Ash Barn to Radigan Lane.
Meadow by Venner's Water
The stream runs along the left-hand side of the fields. On the right, the trees mark the line of the Chard to Taunton railway, closed in 1962. Through the meadows runs the footpath from Ash Barn to Radigan Lane.
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Ashill is located at Grid Ref: ST3217 (Lat: 50.95127, Lng: -2.967311)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

What 3 Words

///repaid.scored.urgent. Near Ilminster, Somerset

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Nearby Amenities

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Ashill
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Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: TA19 304D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 50.9518069/-2.967244
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Disused Amenity: telephone
Man Made: telephone_box
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Entrance: yes
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Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: outside Ashill Village Hall
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 50.9520902/-2.9650549
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