Bruton

Civil Parish in Somerset South Somerset

England

Bruton

Bruton, Somerset is a civil parish located in the South West region of England. Situated in the district of South Somerset, it is a small town with a population of around 3,000 residents. The town is nestled in the picturesque Somerset countryside and is surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful landscapes.

Bruton has a rich history dating back to Roman times, with evidence of settlements and a Roman road that passed through the area. In the medieval period, the town became an important market town and developed around the 12th-century Bruton Abbey. The remains of the abbey can still be seen today, along with other historic buildings such as the 14th-century Packhorse Bridge and the 16th-century Bruton Castle.

Today, Bruton is a vibrant community with a range of amenities and attractions. The town center is home to a variety of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, providing a unique and charming shopping experience. The community is also known for its strong arts scene, with the renowned Hauser & Wirth art gallery and the Bruton Art Factory showcasing contemporary art exhibitions.

Nature lovers can enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding countryside, with numerous walking and cycling trails offering stunning views of the Somerset countryside. Additionally, the town is home to King's School, a prestigious independent boarding school founded in 1519.

Overall, Bruton is a charming and historic town that offers a mix of cultural attractions, natural beauty, and a strong sense of community.

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Bruton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.109776/-2.43677 or Grid Reference ST6934. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Chancel, St Mary's Church, Bruton

nick macneill

Spill way on Bruton Flood Protection Reservoir

This structure shows the new concrete spill way improvements that were installed on the Bruton flood protection reservoir during the summer of 2008. The town of Bruton had suffered badly from flooding in 1979 and 1982 due to the nature of the local river and the fact that the clay soils upstream of the town resulted in rapid water-runoff and dramatic water level rises after periods of heavy rain. A 9m high dam was built forming a 500,000 cubic metre reservoir which could hold the flood waters and allow controlled release. There is a 1.6m diameter pipe under the dam which is open at all times and this ensures that the capacity of the watercourse through the town is not exceeded in times of flood. The spillway was originally concrete "Petraflex" blocks covered with 150 mm of soil and grass. The photo shows the new concrete blocks that were installed on top of that. The new spillway surface has got much greater visible impact. The photo was taken from a Yeovil to Bristol train hence the blurred foreground. Thanks to A.McCarron (Kiboko) for extra information.

Nigel Mykura

Towards Hill's Wood

Looking across Brewham Road the land rises towards the wood but still appears to be used for cattle pasture. This photo was taken from the 1158 Penzance to London Paddington train, having left Castle Cary at 1550.

Graham Horn

Farmland next to the A359 North of Bruton

David Gearing

Cogley Wood

The River Brue runs along the edge of this wood, which climbs a steep hill beyond. Piles of midden, or earth, in the foreground. View from a train on the main railway line between Westbury and Bruton.

Derek Harper

Bruton Dam

Another view of the dam shown in ST6935 : Spill way on Bruton Flood Protection Reservoir, which includes a thorough description. In the background is the steep Cogley Wood. View from a train on the main railway line between Westbury and Bruton.

Derek Harper

Stepping Stones, Bruton

The stepping stones across the River Brue in Bruton are an ideal place for children to bathe on a hot summer's day. Here, they are seen from the Packhorse Bridge.

Vieve Forward

St Mary's church, Bruton - Berkeley tomb

In the chancel are the recumbent effigies of Sir Maurice Berkeley of Bruton, flanked on either side by his two wives. The stone tomb-chest has strapwork panels below hidden by the seating, and cartouches at the back of the recess. Sir Maurice died in 1581, his first wife Catherine in 1559, and Elizabeth his second wife in 1585.

Mike Searle

St Mary's church, Bruton - Berkeley tomb (detail)

Mike Searle

St Mary's church, Bruton - monument to William Godolphin

Set within an oval niche is an impressive bronze bust of William Godolphin in armour (†1636) that has been attributed to Hubert Le Suer.

Mike Searle

St Mary's church, Bruton - monument to William Godolphin (detail)

Mike Searle

St Mary's church, Bruton - Royal Arms of Charles II

The colourful coat of arms of Charles II.

Mike Searle

St Mary's church, Bruton - interior

The view east towards the chancel.

Mike Searle

St Mary's church, Bruton - interior (2)

The chancel dates from a rebuild of 1743.

Mike Searle

St Mary's church, Bruton

Described by Pevsner as 'One of the proudest churches of East Somerset' it dates from the C14. Its very fine tower of over 100 feet was added in the late C15.

Mike Searle

Bruton Railway Station

Roy Hughes

Benchmark on railway bridge over B3081

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at Link

Roger Templeman

Railway bridge over the B3081

There is an OS benchmark ST6834 : Benchmark on railway bridge over B3081 on the bridge, below the yellow and black stripes on the right hand side of the arch

Roger Templeman

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Bruton is located at Grid Ref: ST6934 (Lat: 51.109776, Lng: -2.43677)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset