Brent Knoll

Civil Parish in Somerset Sedgemoor

England

Brent Knoll

Brent Knoll is a civil parish located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills and is approximately 7 miles east of the town of Burnham-on-Sea. The parish covers an area of around 1,500 acres and is bordered by the parishes of East Brent, Lympsham, and Mark.

The prominent feature of Brent Knoll is the hill after which it is named. Brent Knoll stands at a height of 449 feet and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is known for its distinctive shape, resembling a brent goose in flight, and has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its geological and ecological significance.

The village itself is small, with a population of around 900 residents. It has a long history, dating back to at least the Roman period. The remains of a Roman villa have been discovered in the area, suggesting a settlement of some importance during that time. The village also has a medieval church, St. Michael's, which dates back to the 13th century.

In terms of amenities, Brent Knoll has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The village is well-connected, with good road links to nearby towns and cities, including Bristol and Taunton. It is also a popular destination for walkers and nature enthusiasts, with several footpaths and trails leading up and around the hill.

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Brent Knoll Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.26242/-2.962949 or Grid Reference ST3251. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Towards Glastonbury Tor from Brent Knoll

The view across the Somerset Levels with (in my original picture) Glastonbury Tor in the distance.

Claire Ward

Brent Knoll with M5 Signage

Richard Baker

East Brent: Crook Peak and East Brent Church

The spire of East Brent church on the right. Across the Somerset Levels, Crook Peak, 620', one of the Mendip hills, on the left. This was a beacon hill at the time of the Spanish Armada: Banwell churchwardens’ accounts for 1580 record payment for a load of wood ‘for the beakon’ to ‘Croke peke’. The M5 Motorway runs past to its left.

Martin Bodman

East Brent: Brent Knoll from the north

An Iron Age hillfort was built at the top of the hill, the interior - an area of 1.6 hectares - now lost to archaeological investigation, quarried for its Lias sandstone. Before the monks of Glastonbury Abbey drained the Somerset Levels in medieval times, the hill must have been virtually isolated, an island surrounded by marsh. It now belongs to the National Trust.

Martin Bodman

Church

This former church in Lympsham is now a residential property.

Adrian and Janet Quantock

Farm Track & Bridleway

Adrian and Janet Quantock

St Michael's Church in Brent Knoll

The 75' tower is embellished with a number of gargoyles. Behind the church starts a footpath that takes you to the top of Brent Knoll

Adrian and Janet Quantock

Field of Sheep

In the background to the right is Crooks Peak. This picture is dedicated to Dominic Paterson, fellow 'squarer' (a name we call ourselves when out collecting geographs)

Adrian and Janet Quantock