Chaffcombe

Civil Parish in Somerset South Somerset

England

Chaffcombe

Fingerpost, Cricket Sᵀ Thomas In the junction with A30 a sign indicating the private road to the Hotel and church etc.

Inscription: Cricket Sᵀ Thomas / (Private Road)

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST3608 — Fingerpost, Cricket Sᵀ Thomas Credit: Mr Red

Chaffcombe is a small civil parish located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the South West of the country, it is part of the district of South Somerset. The parish covers an area of approximately 5 square kilometers and is home to a population of around 200 residents.

The village of Chaffcombe is nestled in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. It is characterized by its quaint and charming stone cottages, many of which date back several centuries. The parish is predominantly agricultural, with farming being the primary industry in the area. The fertile soil and favorable climate make it ideal for growing crops such as wheat, barley, and potatoes.

Chaffcombe is also known for its close-knit community and vibrant social scene. The village has a small but active community hall, which hosts various events and gatherings throughout the year. There is also a local pub, providing a place for residents to socialize and enjoy a drink or two.

Despite its small size, Chaffcombe boasts a rich history. The parish church of St. Michael and All Angels is a notable landmark, with parts of the building dating back to the 12th century. The church is a focal point for the community, hosting regular services and events.

Overall, Chaffcombe is a peaceful and idyllic rural parish, offering a charming countryside lifestyle for its residents.

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Chaffcombe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.882315/-2.921544 or Grid Reference ST3509. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fingerpost, Cricket Sᵀ Thomas

In the junction with A30 a sign indicating the private road to the Hotel and church etc. Inscription: Cricket Sᵀ Thomas / (Private Road) Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST3608

Mr Red

Church of St Michael and All Angels, Chaffcombe

Plenty of C15 work still in evidence in this church in a charming village. Link

Taken from a corner of the churchyard.

Derek Harper

Chard Reservoir

The northeast corner of the reservoir. See ST3309 : Chard Reservoir. I think that's a Great Crested Grebe near the far shore.

Derek Harper

View above Cudworth

Taken from a gateway on the lane down from the Windwhistle Ridge to Cudworth; the lane continues behind the hedge on the left. The two darker trees formed part of a vanished field boundary.

Derek Harper

Frosty morning

Looking up Sprays Hill towards Windwhistle on the first day of 2009

John Walker

Parkland near Oaklands House

A view from a track north of Oaklands House on the outskirts of Chard.

Derek Harper

Avishayes Road

The road leading from Chard to the Avishays estate seems to have gained an "e". Here it is climbing past the Paintmoor Plantation on the left and trees on an old bank on the right.

Derek Harper

Chard Reservoir

The former reservoir and some of the surrounding land is now a nature reserve. The reservoir was built in 1842 to provide water for the nearby Chard Canal, and so became redundant in 1868 when the canal closed.

Derek Harper

The Drift at the A30

The drift is a straight track 2 miles long. Although it might be one of the many drove roads around the Blackdown Hills, its northern origin near Avishays House suggests it could be a carriage drive. It is seen here across the A30 from a metalled road from Tudbeer which clearly forms part of it. See also ST3407 : Chard: The Drift

Derek Harper

The Old Happy

This Victorian building was an inn until 1966, since when it has been a private house. The A30 must have run past its door until the road was realigned - it is now 25 yards away. The road in the foreground is a lane running north from the A30 to Chaffcombe.

Derek Harper

Avishays

Link

suggests that there has been a house here since at least the early C14, but this building is C17 and later. Seen from the footpath that follows the drive.

Derek Harper

Fosse Way at Goldenhaye

The main road here is the B3167, and at this double bend it veers away from the line of the Roman Road. The lane joining it has come from Whatley. On the left of the road is an entrance to a quarry.

Derek Harper

Old Wood from New Lane

The field is on the steep northern slopes of the Windwhistle Ridge, and the lane curves around the edge of an embayment in the ridge where the Wall Brook rises. Old Wood, on the right at the foot of the field, follows this curve. The wood beyond, in the centre, is Middle Wood.

Derek Harper

Windwhistle Golf Course

The course occupies a wide area on the north side of Swan Down. This view is of a tee beside the lane from the A30 to Cudworth, although as the club website lacks a course plan, I am unable to say for which hole. Beyond the hedge on the right runs the lane to Chaffcombe, dropping from the Windhwistle Ridge past Whatley Pit, the dark clump of trees in the centre. Taken from footpath CH9/20 which crosses the course.

Derek Harper

Chard reservoir at sunset

Photo taken from the bird hide on the south shore of the reservoir

Kevin Harris

Footpath near Chaffcombe

The footpath runs beside the A30.

Maigheach-gheal

Trees along the boundary of the Wildlife Park

Sarah Charlesworth

Sunlight on frosted beech trees, Cricket St Thomas

The A30 between the entrance to the Cricket St Thomas estate has a mature shelter belt of beech trees on the south side. This morning the trees were glazed with ice, although it was interesting to see that there was no ground frost. The air temperature, according to the external sensor on my car, was zero degrees centigrade even at midday; it seems that the overnight fog had frozen on the trees. Cricket St Thomas, used as the setting for the TV series "To the Manor Born", used to be a wildlife park but is now one of the chain of Warner leisure hotels. See also ST3608 : Frosted beech trees near Cricket St Thomas, ST3709 : Frosted trees, Windwhistle, ST3709 : Frosted trees on Windwhistle and ST3809 : The Windwhistle Inn.

Adrian Platt

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Chaffcombe is located at Grid Ref: ST3509 (Lat: 50.882315, Lng: -2.921544)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset