Butleigh

Civil Parish in Somerset Mendip

England

Butleigh

Glastonbury Tor from the south Taken from almost the centre of the grid square, looking across the flat Somerset Levels
Glastonbury Tor from the south Credit: Claire Ward

Butleigh is a civil parish located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated in the district of Mendip and is approximately 5 miles west of Glastonbury. The village itself is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.

The population of Butleigh is relatively small, with around 1,000 residents. The village has a charming and traditional feel, with many historic buildings and thatched cottages. St Leonard's Church, dating back to the 15th century, is a prominent landmark in the area.

Butleigh offers a range of amenities for its residents, including a village shop, a primary school, and a pub. The local community is tight-knit and there are various social events and activities that take place throughout the year, bringing the residents together.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Mendip Hills offer stunning views and are a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers.

Butleigh is conveniently located for those who commute, with easy access to major road networks. The A37 runs through the village, connecting it to larger towns and cities in the region.

Overall, Butleigh is a quintessential English village, offering a peaceful and rural lifestyle, while still providing easy access to modern amenities and transport links.

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Butleigh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.103541/-2.695634 or Grid Reference ST5134. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Glastonbury Tor from the south Taken from almost the centre of the grid square, looking across the flat Somerset Levels
Glastonbury Tor from the south
Taken from almost the centre of the grid square, looking across the flat Somerset Levels
Wallyer's Bridge Over the River Brue.
Wallyer's Bridge
Over the River Brue.
Moorhouse
Moorhouse
Butt Moor Bridge Glastonbury Tor visible in the distance.
Butt Moor Bridge
Glastonbury Tor visible in the distance.
Stile & Glastonbury Tor This stile on wood lane gives access to a footpath to Rowley Farm. Glastonbury Tor can be seen in the distance.
Stile & Glastonbury Tor
This stile on wood lane gives access to a footpath to Rowley Farm. Glastonbury Tor can be seen in the distance.
Cedar Walk This avenue of Cedars runs from ST509341 to ST518346 the land owner has recently planted saplings to restore what must have once been an even more impressive sight.
Cedar Walk
This avenue of Cedars runs from ST509341 to ST518346 the land owner has recently planted saplings to restore what must have once been an even more impressive sight.
Quarry Lane Quarry Lane is a picturesque no through road near Butleigh Cross
Quarry Lane
Quarry Lane is a picturesque no through road near Butleigh Cross
Rose and Portcullis A stone built pub in Butleigh typical of the area. Find out more at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.roseandportcullis.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.roseandportcullis.co.uk/">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>
Rose and Portcullis
A stone built pub in Butleigh typical of the area. Find out more at LinkExternal link
St Leonard’s Church Butleigh. It is believed that this was a sacred site long before Christian times
St Leonard’s Church Butleigh.
It is believed that this was a sacred site long before Christian times
Butleigh Village Green This is the village green in Butleigh, the stone was placed to mark the second millennium A.D (one year early like most of the rest of the world!). The white house in the background was built in 1699, and the building next door to the right is still the village school.
Butleigh Village Green
This is the village green in Butleigh, the stone was placed to mark the second millennium A.D (one year early like most of the rest of the world!). The white house in the background was built in 1699, and the building next door to the right is still the village school.
Buzzard There were lots of these large raptors buzzing around Somerset but I am afraid this is the closest I got.
Buzzard
There were lots of these large raptors buzzing around Somerset but I am afraid this is the closest I got.
Butleigh Cross This cross is a modern structure possibly using the original shaft block from the one that was placed in Butleigh in the c.14th century. The cross commemorates the men from Butleigh who died in the Great War, whose names are inscribed on the base.
Butleigh Cross
This cross is a modern structure possibly using the original shaft block from the one that was placed in Butleigh in the c.14th century. The cross commemorates the men from Butleigh who died in the Great War, whose names are inscribed on the base.
Butleigh Cross (2)
Butleigh Cross (2)
Woodland walks Combe Hill is private land, but the landlord, together with the Forestry Commission, manage a delightful wood, with information boards and waymarked paths.
Woodland walks
Combe Hill is private land, but the landlord, together with the Forestry Commission, manage a delightful wood, with information boards and waymarked paths.
Who knows about the "New Ditch"? The information board for the "New Ditch": can anybody help?
Who knows about the "New Ditch"?
The information board for the "New Ditch": can anybody help?
Down to the Levels The wonderful view from Combe Hill down onto the Somerset levels, where we'd taken photographs a few weeks previously <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST4633">ST4633</a>.
Down to the Levels
The wonderful view from Combe Hill down onto the Somerset levels, where we'd taken photographs a few weeks previously ST4633.
Ancient earthwork A huge tree stands on the end of "The New Ditch", an Iron Age earthwork. A tree-lined gully runs down westward, and  the hills overlooking the Somerset Levels can be seen beyond.
Ancient earthwork
A huge tree stands on the end of "The New Ditch", an Iron Age earthwork. A tree-lined gully runs down westward, and the hills overlooking the Somerset Levels can be seen beyond.
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Butleigh is located at Grid Ref: ST5134 (Lat: 51.103541, Lng: -2.695634)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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