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Croscombe

Civil Parish in Somerset Mendip

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Croscombe

Old Down Tunnel under Windsor Hill The Windsor Hills tunnels were on the Somerset and Dorset line, or the "Slow and Dirty". There are in fact two, an Up and a Down side by side, but built at different times They were closed to all traffic in March 1966.
Old Down Tunnel under Windsor Hill Credit: Rick Crowley

Croscombe is a small civil parish located in the county of Somerset, in southwestern England. It is situated approximately 4 miles south of the city of Wells and 20 miles southwest of Bath. The parish covers an area of about 2.5 square miles and has a population of around 1,200 people.

The village of Croscombe is nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. It is known for its charming architecture, with many historic buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The centerpiece of the village is the St. Mary's Church, a Grade I listed building that dates back to the Norman era. The church features a distinctive tower and a beautifully preserved interior.

Croscombe offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a village shop, a post office, and a primary school. The village also has a pub, The George Inn, which is a popular gathering place for locals and visitors alike. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

Croscombe is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road, with the A371 running through the village, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. The closest railway station is located in the nearby city of Wells, offering connections to major destinations in the region.

Overall, Croscombe is a charming and idyllic village, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike.

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Old Down Tunnel under Windsor Hill The Windsor Hills tunnels were on the Somerset and Dorset line, or the "Slow and Dirty". There are in fact two, an Up and a Down side by side, but built at different times They were closed to all traffic in March 1966.
Old Down Tunnel under Windsor Hill
The Windsor Hills tunnels were on the Somerset and Dorset line, or the "Slow and Dirty". There are in fact two, an Up and a Down side by side, but built at different times They were closed to all traffic in March 1966.
Studfold Cottage, Bowlish A listed cottage of about 1650 on Ham Lane, described at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058437?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058437?section=official-list-entry">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> .
Studfold Cottage, Bowlish
A listed cottage of about 1650 on Ham Lane, described at LinkExternal link .
Bowlish Grange "Mill, now house. Circa 1700" <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1345229?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1345229?section=official-list-entry">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> .
Bowlish Grange
"Mill, now house. Circa 1700" LinkExternal link .
Bowlish Villa " Circa 1700" <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172895?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1172895?section=official-list-entry">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 description also includes the "flanking walls either side of the front, that to the left containing pointed arch garden door".
Bowlish Villa
" Circa 1700" LinkExternal link . The description also includes the "flanking walls either side of the front, that to the left containing pointed arch garden door".
Junction, Ham Lane Snow has fallen, and there's a lot more to come. Left of centre is one of three doorways in a listed wall <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058396?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058396?section=official-list-entry">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> , surrounding the Old Manor <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058395?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058395?section=official-list-entry">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> , only a little of which can be seen. On the right is Cleevers <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058397?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058397?section=official-list-entry">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> .
Junction, Ham Lane
Snow has fallen, and there's a lot more to come. Left of centre is one of three doorways in a listed wall LinkExternal link , surrounding the Old Manor LinkExternal link , only a little of which can be seen. On the right is Cleevers LinkExternal link .
Ham Lane Starting a descent into the Sheppey valley as the snow holds off for a short while. On the left is Darshill Wood.
Ham Lane
Starting a descent into the Sheppey valley as the snow holds off for a short while. On the left is Darshill Wood.
2011 : Thrupe Lane heading south Past Rising Sun Cottage. An overbridge on the old Radstock to Shepton Mallet railway crossed the road at the other end of the straight. The embankment is still there.
2011 : Thrupe Lane heading south
Past Rising Sun Cottage. An overbridge on the old Radstock to Shepton Mallet railway crossed the road at the other end of the straight. The embankment is still there.
2011 : Thrupe, Somerset In Anglo-Saxon times a thrupe was a dairy farm. (from Wikipedia), not much has changed. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.theoldmilkingparlour.co.uk/contact.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.theoldmilkingparlour.co.uk/contact.html">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 limestone in this area is riddled with caves and swallets. More in <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrupe_Lane_Swallet" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrupe_Lane_Swallet">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> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Thrupe_Lane_Swallet" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Thrupe_Lane_Swallet">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> among others.
2011 : Thrupe, Somerset
In Anglo-Saxon times a thrupe was a dairy farm. (from Wikipedia), not much has changed. LinkExternal link The limestone in this area is riddled with caves and swallets. More in LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link among others.
2011 : Thrupe Lane looking north The bank on the right is part of an embankment which carried the Somerset & Dorset Railway, or the Slow and Dirty as it was known locally.
2011 : Thrupe Lane looking north
The bank on the right is part of an embankment which carried the Somerset & Dorset Railway, or the Slow and Dirty as it was known locally.
2011 : Thrupe Main Street Thrupe is so small it only has outskirts, and just one of them. Easy to sneer but we should remember, Thrupe has its own swallet. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrupe_Lane_Swallet" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrupe_Lane_Swallet">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>
2011 : Thrupe Main Street
Thrupe is so small it only has outskirts, and just one of them. Easy to sneer but we should remember, Thrupe has its own swallet. LinkExternal link
2011 : Thrupe Lane at Thrupe Heading north near Lower Thrupe Farm.
2011 : Thrupe Lane at Thrupe
Heading north near Lower Thrupe Farm.
2011 : South on Thrupe Lane Passing through Thrupe. A search of the internet reveals very little about Thrupe.
2011 : South on Thrupe Lane
Passing through Thrupe. A search of the internet reveals very little about Thrupe.
2011 : A carefully chosen collection of curious cows Seen from Ham Lane, north west of Shepton Mallet which is hiding in the next valley.
2011 : A carefully chosen collection of curious cows
Seen from Ham Lane, north west of Shepton Mallet which is hiding in the next valley.
2011 : On Windsor Hill, toward Lower Downside
2011 : On Windsor Hill, toward Lower Downside
2011 : Footpath to Shepton Mallet Shepton Mallet hides in the valley.
2011 : Footpath to Shepton Mallet
Shepton Mallet hides in the valley.
2011 : Farm track on dismantled railway Heading toward Shepton Mallet on the old Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway line from Radstock.
2011 : Farm track on dismantled railway
Heading toward Shepton Mallet on the old Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway line from Radstock.
2011 : North east on Forum Lane Toward Downside under a railway bridge which is no longer there.
2011 : North east on Forum Lane
Toward Downside under a railway bridge which is no longer there.
2011 : West on Ham Lane Heading toward Croscombe.
2011 : West on Ham Lane
Heading toward Croscombe.
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Croscombe is located at Grid Ref: ST6045 (Lat: 51.203307, Lng: -2.573678)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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///reputable.weds.commuted. Near Shepton Mallet, Somerset

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