Hemington

Civil Parish in Somerset Mendip

England

Hemington

Hemington is a civil parish located in the county of Somerset, in the southwest of England. It is situated approximately 5 miles southeast of the town of Frome and 10 miles southwest of the city of Bath. The parish covers an area of around 5 square miles and is home to a population of approximately 500 residents.

The village of Hemington itself is small and picturesque, with a charming mix of traditional stone cottages and newer houses. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including rolling hills, farmland, and woodlands. The River Frome runs through the parish, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

Hemington is known for its peaceful and rural atmosphere, making it an attractive place for those seeking a quiet and idyllic lifestyle. The parish has a strong sense of community, with various social and recreational activities organized for residents throughout the year. There is a local pub that serves as a gathering place for both locals and visitors.

Despite its small size, Hemington is conveniently located near major transport links. The nearby A36 road provides easy access to Bath and Frome, while the larger cities of Bristol and Salisbury are within a reasonable driving distance. The village is also served by regular bus services, connecting it to the wider region.

Overall, Hemington offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for residents, with easy access to amenities and transport links. Its natural beauty and sense of community make it a desirable place to live.

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Hemington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.283687/-2.376661 or Grid Reference ST7353. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Milestone by A366, North of Hemington, just West of Crossroads

The Milestone is located on grass verge on the South of the road. Parish of Hemington (Mendip District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Radstock iron plate design, erected by the Radstock turnpike trust in the 18th century, top right corner of plate gone; chips on top left of stone. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- RADSTOCK / 3 / P. NORTON / 3 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1408656 Link

Milestone Society National ID: SO_FRPN11

Janet Dowding

Road from Foxcote meets the A366

Sarah Charlesworth

The A366 leaves Faulkland past a converted chapel

Sarah Charlesworth

The A366 drops down the hill towards Tucker's Bottom

Sarah Charlesworth

The A366 leaves Tucker's Bottom

Sarah Charlesworth

St Mary's church, Hardington Bampfylde (interior)

Belying the building's Norman origins is an interior that looks distinctly Georgian. The pulpit and altar rails are of the late C18, whilst the box pews are early C19; it followed much rebuilding in the early C17. The Royal Arms of Charles I above the chancel arch was repainted in 1817. The 'wonky' chancel arch itself is possibly Norman, whilst the nave is late C14. This little church sits amongst modern farm buildings and is now cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust.

Mike Searle

St Mary's church, Hardington Bampfylde - Bampfylde monument

This fine wall monument to Colonel Warwick Bampfylde (†1694) in the chancel stands 12 feet tall. As well as the Colonel, the memorial inscription also commemorates three further generations of the Bampfylde family.

Mike Searle

Blessed Virgin Mary, Hemington

Dave Kelly

FAULKLAND, Hemington, Somerset

The former Wesleyan Chapel was converted into a house recently

ChurchCrawler

HARDINGTON, Somerset

This small redundant church is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust

ChurchCrawler

Blessed Virgin Mary, Hemington

Geoff Pick

Hemington: Faulkland

Looking west-north-west to houses on the green at Faulkland. Seen from the A366 road

Martin Bodman

Hemington: near Faulkland

Looking east-south-east towards cottages on the A366 Norton St Philip road. The Westbury White Horse is just visible on the far hill, over the border in Wiltshire

Martin Bodman

Ford on Faulkland Lane

A view looking north along Faulkland Lane showing the ford on the stream which forms the county boundary at this point. The ford is quite shallow, despite recent heavy rains.

Phil Williams

Horse chestnut tree on the green, Faulkland

In the foreground is the village green at Faulkland, covered in daisies. The A366 road is to the right of the large horse chestnut tree.

Jim Champion

Village pond and cottages, Faulkland

This pond is to the south of the A366 road through Faulkland, near Bishop Street. The parish newsletter of October 2006 reports that the parish council is seeking to establish whether it has ownership of the pond, with a view to cleaning it out. It looks like it has been cleaned out.

Jim Champion