Binegar

Civil Parish in Somerset Mendip

England

Binegar

Direction Sign â Signpost on Turner's Court Lane, Emborough Located west of Turner&#039;s Court Lane and west of Portway Bridge in Emborough parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial. Google Earth shows that the Emborough / Chewton Mendip arm and the finial were missing in 2011.

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6250 — Direction Sign â Signpost on Turner's Court Lane, Emborough Credit: R Raynsford

Binegar is a small civil parish located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the Mendip Hills, it is part of the Mendip district and lies approximately 15 miles southwest of Bath and 20 miles south of Bristol. The parish covers an area of around 1.5 square miles and has a population of just over 200 residents.

The picturesque village of Binegar is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering stunning views of the Mendip Hills. The area is known for its limestone quarries, which have been an important industry in the region for centuries. The local economy is mainly based on agriculture, with some residents also engaged in small-scale businesses.

Binegar is a close-knit community with a village hall that serves as a hub for various social events and gatherings. The parish also has a well-maintained church, St. John the Baptist, which dates back to the 12th century and is a significant historical landmark in the area.

Although relatively small, Binegar benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities, providing easy access to a range of amenities and services. The nearby towns of Shepton Mallet and Wells offer a wider selection of shops, schools, and healthcare facilities.

The tranquil and scenic surroundings of Binegar make it an attractive destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers numerous walking and cycling routes, providing opportunities to explore the stunning countryside and enjoy the diverse wildlife that inhabits the region.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.246279/-2.541948 or Grid Reference ST6249. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Direction Sign â Signpost on Turner's Court Lane, Emborough Located west of Turner&#039;s Court Lane and west of Portway Bridge in Emborough parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial. Google Earth shows that the Emborough / Chewton Mendip arm and the finial were missing in 2011.

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6250

Direction Sign â Signpost on Turner's Court Lane, Emborough

Located west of Turner's Court Lane and west of Portway Bridge in Emborough parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial. Google Earth shows that the Emborough / Chewton Mendip arm and the finial were missing in 2011. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6250

Patterns on Portway Bridge The blocks, shadows and a little graffiti on Portway Bridge.

Patterns on Portway Bridge

The blocks, shadows and a little graffiti on Portway Bridge.

Signpost on Turner's Court Lane Cast arms and embossed lettering on a traditional Somerset post.

Signpost on Turner's Court Lane

Cast arms and embossed lettering on a traditional Somerset post.

Lechmere Water A private fishing lake near Emborough, with the old boat house on the far shore. Its size has been reduced slightly from the nineteenth century.

Lechmere Water

A private fishing lake near Emborough, with the old boat house on the far shore. Its size has been reduced slightly from the nineteenth century.

Not enough hop An amphibian road kill near Lechmere Water.

Not enough hop

An amphibian road kill near Lechmere Water.

Growing by the drain It looks like the water is a continuous suppy and has allowed some brightly-coloured growth on the road surface.

Growing by the drain

It looks like the water is a continuous suppy and has allowed some brightly-coloured growth on the road surface.

Lechmere Water track Access to the lake is a muddy track.

Lechmere Water track

Access to the lake is a muddy track.

Emborough signpost At the junction of the B3139 and B3114 is a particularly rusty signpost, save the Emborough arm.

Emborough signpost

At the junction of the B3139 and B3114 is a particularly rusty signpost, save the Emborough arm.

An old barrow in the field This bowl barrow north of the B3139 is one of a few in the area. It is about 30m (98 ft) in diameter, 1.8m (6ft) high and has traces of a surrounding ditch. A scheduled monument, it may be from as early as the Neolithic period. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7146054">ST6050 : Trees on a tumulus</a> for another south of here.

An old barrow in the field

This bowl barrow north of the B3139 is one of a few in the area. It is about 30m (98 ft) in diameter, 1.8m (6ft) high and has traces of a surrounding ditch. A scheduled monument, it may be from as early as the Neolithic period. See ST6050 : Trees on a tumulus for another south of here.

Crashed and broken in half February&#039;s storms claim another victim.

Crashed and broken in half

February's storms claim another victim.

Stopping entry into Emborough Grove To the left of the road is a steep, wooded slope to the grove and the waters that supply Lechmere Water. A milepost stands on the near side of the barrier - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7146028">ST6050 : Milepost on the B3139</a>.

Stopping entry into Emborough Grove

To the left of the road is a steep, wooded slope to the grove and the waters that supply Lechmere Water. A milepost stands on the near side of the barrier - see ST6050 : Milepost on the B3139.

Milepost on the B3139 Leaning slightly but in fair condition, seeing as it&#039;s the wrong side of the barrier for safety. A marker of some sort has stood here for well over a century. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7146026">ST6050 : Stopping entry into Emborough Grove</a> for a wider view.

Milepost on the B3139

Leaning slightly but in fair condition, seeing as it's the wrong side of the barrier for safety. A marker of some sort has stood here for well over a century. See ST6050 : Stopping entry into Emborough Grove for a wider view.

Gas and green energy A gas pipeline marker with a more sympathetic source in the background.

Gas and green energy

A gas pipeline marker with a more sympathetic source in the background.

Getting to the Emborough road The footpath crosses a field and this drainage ditch before reaching the main road. Fortunately, the barbed wire is sheathed at the appropriate point and the footstep is cleared of fence wire; it&#039;s not that accessible despite that.

Getting to the Emborough road

The footpath crosses a field and this drainage ditch before reaching the main road. Fortunately, the barbed wire is sheathed at the appropriate point and the footstep is cleared of fence wire; it's not that accessible despite that.

Trees on a tumulus One of a number in the area, this bowl barrow is close to Emborough and is possibly believed to date back to the Bronze Age. It is about 32m in diameter and 2.5m high, with evidence of a berm surrounding it. The trees have shielded the outline somewhat. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7146021">ST6050 : An old barrow in the field</a> for another barrow north of this one.

Trees on a tumulus

One of a number in the area, this bowl barrow is close to Emborough and is possibly believed to date back to the Bronze Age. It is about 32m in diameter and 2.5m high, with evidence of a berm surrounding it. The trees have shielded the outline somewhat. See ST6050 : An old barrow in the field for another barrow north of this one.

A small plantation on the farm The path between Coldharbour and Weaver&#039;s Farms has some land set aside for the future.

A small plantation on the farm

The path between Coldharbour and Weaver's Farms has some land set aside for the future.

Portway Bridge, open to the sky The old Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway used to span it, but the tracks were ripped up after the line closed in 1965. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7146829">ST6250 : Portway Bridge benchmark</a> for a benchmark on the corner.

Portway Bridge, open to the sky

The old Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway used to span it, but the tracks were ripped up after the line closed in 1965. See ST6250 : Portway Bridge benchmark for a benchmark on the corner.

Portway Bridge benchmark A post-war cutmark, as listed in the Benchmark Database: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm161728" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm161728">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> . The old railway bridge is now minus the tracks - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7146828">ST6250 : Portway Bridge, open to the sky</a>.

Portway Bridge benchmark

A post-war cutmark, as listed in the Benchmark Database: Link

. The old railway bridge is now minus the tracks - see ST6250 : Portway Bridge, open to the sky.

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Binegar is located at Grid Ref: ST6249 (Lat: 51.246279, Lng: -2.541948)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

What 3 Words

///blunt.tarnished.throwaway. Near Chilcompton, Somerset

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.246279,-2.541948

Gurney Slade

Place: village

Postal Code: BA3 4

Source: npe

Lat/Long: 51.2425109/-2.5411003

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 3600SOB21645

Naptan NaptanCode: sotdgtpg

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 51.2420102/-2.5427029

Barrier: stile

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 51.2469146/-2.5403268

Barrier: stile

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 51.2491293/-2.5373763

Barrier: stile

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 51.2494102/-2.5392859

Pub

George Inn

Lat/Long: 51.2419578/-2.5421949

Post Box

Mapillary: 1444814666024899

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Mounting: pier

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: BA3 206D

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Lat/Long: 51.2456117/-2.5427507

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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