Ditcheat

Civil Parish in Somerset Mendip

England

Ditcheat

The Manor House Inn Nice country pub with very good food and pleasant staff on my visit. — The Manor House Inn Credit: roger geach

Ditcheat is a picturesque civil parish located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated approximately 18 miles south of Bristol, the parish covers an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. It is nestled in the heart of the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which provides a stunning backdrop to the village.

Ditcheat is a small and close-knit community with a population of around 400 residents. The village is known for its charming and traditional architecture, with many buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The centerpiece of the village is the beautiful St. Mary Magdalene Church, which dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building.

The village is proud of its rural heritage, and agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy. The surrounding countryside is characterized by rolling hills, farmland, and meadows. The parish is also home to several farms and equestrian facilities.

Ditcheat has a strong sense of community, with various social and recreational activities available for residents. The village has a local pub, The Manor Inn, which is a popular gathering place for locals and visitors alike. There are also several clubs and societies that cater to different interests, such as gardening, sports, and arts.

Overall, Ditcheat offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents and visitors, with its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and strong sense of community.

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Ditcheat Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.114648/-2.544507 or Grid Reference ST6135. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Manor House Inn

Nice country pub with very good food and pleasant staff on my visit.

roger geach

Evening view across the fields.

Taken from nr Roses Farm.

roger geach

Storm approaching, Ditcheat

A lone horse grazes near beneath the tree as the storm approaches.

Maigheach-gheal

Footpath, Ditcheat

The footpath passes to the right of the tree.

Maigheach-gheal

Old Brick Ruin (folly?)

Photo taken across fields to a brick ruin on Ditcheat Hill.

Gareth and Lisa Wonfor

Houses at Kilkenny

Kilkenny is at the end of its own lane which runs east from the A37 old Roman road from Ilchester to Bath. There is a small group of houses clustered round Kilkenny Farm. The buildings are all built of old blue lias stone.

Nigel Mykura

The church of St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat

Peter Wood

The Mission Church at Alhampton

Peter Wood

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This mark can be found on the wall of St Mary Magdalene Church. For more detail see : Link

Peter Wood

Bank of the River Brue

On the Monarch's Way heading towards the hamlet of Sutton. Several miles downstream from here the River Brue forms one of the main drains of the Somerset Levels recently subject to severe flooding

Tim Heaton