Fiddington

Civil Parish in Somerset Sedgemoor

England

Fiddington

Hillside Farm, Cockwood
Hillside Farm, Cockwood Credit: David Smith

Fiddington is a small civil parish located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles northwest of the town of Bridgwater and lies within the Sedgemoor district. The parish covers an area of around 2.5 square miles and has a population of just over 400 residents.

The village of Fiddington itself is a picturesque rural settlement, surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland. It is characterized by its charming thatched cottages, some of which date back to the 17th century, giving the village a nostalgic and timeless feel.

Fiddington is predominantly an agricultural area, with farming playing a significant role in the local economy. The fertile soil and favorable climate make it ideal for arable and livestock farming. The fields surrounding the village are often filled with crops such as wheat, barley, and potatoes, while cattle and sheep can also be seen grazing in the meadows.

The village has a small primary school, providing education for the local children, and a village hall, which serves as a community hub for various events and gatherings. While there are no major amenities within the village itself, the nearby town of Bridgwater offers a range of shops, supermarkets, and other essential services.

Fiddington is well-connected to the surrounding areas via road links, with the A39 passing just south of the village. The nearest railway station is located in Bridgwater, providing access to regional and national train services.

Overall, Fiddington is a peaceful and idyllic rural parish, offering a tranquil and close-knit community for its residents.

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Fiddington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.161891/-3.118041 or Grid Reference ST2140. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hillside Farm, Cockwood
Hillside Farm, Cockwood
Monkton Cottages
Monkton Cottages
Bonsonwood farm, near Fiddington
Bonsonwood farm, near Fiddington
Farmyard at Upper Monkton Farm, with pigs.
Farmyard at Upper Monkton Farm, with pigs.
Road to Coultings
Road to Coultings
Track to Peadon Farm
Track to Peadon Farm
Chicken Sheds near Fiddington
Chicken Sheds near Fiddington
Church Tower of St Martin's Church, Fiddington
Church Tower of St Martin's Church, Fiddington
A Cottage Near Fiddington
A Cottage
Near Fiddington
Lane to Footpath Near Edbrook
Lane to Footpath
Near Edbrook
Horses in a field near Wrenmore Farm.
Horses in a field near Wrenmore Farm.
O.S. Triangulation Point at Pinnacle Hill Not really a pinnacle, but tremendous views from the summit 95 metres above sea level.There is a new permissive path around the hill, with views of the Bristol Channel and the Quantocks.
O.S. Triangulation Point at Pinnacle Hill
Not really a pinnacle, but tremendous views from the summit 95 metres above sea level.There is a new permissive path around the hill, with views of the Bristol Channel and the Quantocks.
Bonsonwood lane with phone box behind photographer
Bonsonwood lane with phone box behind photographer
Houses at Coultings This pair of houses in the hamlet of Coultings were built by the local farmer for his workers and because it was 1953 (the year of the Queen's coronation) they were called Coronation Cottages.  About five years later a second pair (away to the right in the picture) were completed.

[This picture was taken late in the evening and there was some daylight left - it was not pitch black and why the camera showed it that way, I do not know!!]
Houses at Coultings
This pair of houses in the hamlet of Coultings were built by the local farmer for his workers and because it was 1953 (the year of the Queen's coronation) they were called Coronation Cottages. About five years later a second pair (away to the right in the picture) were completed. [This picture was taken late in the evening and there was some daylight left - it was not pitch black and why the camera showed it that way, I do not know!!]
Peadon Cottages
Peadon Cottages
Peadon Farm The farm viewed from the farm track that runs north from Nether Stowey
Peadon Farm
The farm viewed from the farm track that runs north from Nether Stowey
Fiddington Church
Fiddington Church
Footpath Near Stogursey
Footpath Near Stogursey
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Fiddington is located at Grid Ref: ST2140 (Lat: 51.161891, Lng: -3.118041)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Sedgemoor

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.161891,-3.118041
Fiddington
Is In: Somerset, England, UK
Place: hamlet
Population: 243
Lat/Long: 51.1590228/-3.1215869
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: inside old red phone box, Fiddington
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Ref GB The Circuit: 7E037C01-9B09-4045-A4F1-B0A70139DB79
Lat/Long: 51.158946/-3.121355
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: TA5 29
Royal Cypher: VR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356
Lat/Long: 51.1589687/-3.1213765
Advertising: board
Support: wall_mounted
Lat/Long: 51.1590106/-3.1214144
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1660148/-3.1188525
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1650351/-3.1184086
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1644826/-3.1181739
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1634221/-3.1177166
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1614886/-3.1178722
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.160597/-3.1176348
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1586987/-3.1171507
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1577575/-3.1174068
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