Kingsbury Episcopi

Civil Parish in Somerset South Somerset

England

Kingsbury Episcopi

View from Burrow Hill
View from Burrow Hill Credit: Pam Goodey

Kingsbury Episcopi is a civil parish located in Somerset, England. Situated in the South Somerset district, it covers an area of approximately 17 square kilometers and is home to a population of around 1,300 residents.

The parish is situated near the River Parrett and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an idyllic rural location. The village itself is characterized by charming thatched cottages, historic buildings, and a traditional village green. The parish church, St. Martin's, is a prominent feature of Kingsbury Episcopi, with parts dating back to the 13th century.

Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy, with many residents involved in farming and related industries. The fertile land surrounding the village is used for arable farming, livestock rearing, and dairy production. The area is known for its picturesque landscape and is popular with walkers and nature enthusiasts.

The village has a strong sense of community, with various social and recreational activities taking place throughout the year. It has a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, providing essential services and amenities for residents.

Kingsbury Episcopi benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities. The market town of Yeovil is just a few miles away, providing access to a wider range of shops, services, and employment opportunities.

Overall, Kingsbury Episcopi offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents, with a strong sense of community and a connection to the surrounding countryside.

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Kingsbury Episcopi Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.980764/-2.82326 or Grid Reference ST4220. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from Burrow Hill
View from Burrow Hill
View from Burrow Hill
View from Burrow Hill
Burrow Hill from Barrington
Burrow Hill from Barrington
Burrow Hill The perfect hill, for this day, anyway, after hours spent mainly on the levels. A ewe awaits me beside the solitary hilltop tree. One public footpath leads to the top, another passes along the left side.
Burrow Hill
The perfect hill, for this day, anyway, after hours spent mainly on the levels. A ewe awaits me beside the solitary hilltop tree. One public footpath leads to the top, another passes along the left side.
Tree on Burrow Hill Approaching the sycamore on top of the hill shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3434266">ST4120 : Burrow Hill</a>.
Tree on Burrow Hill
Approaching the sycamore on top of the hill shown in ST4120 : Burrow Hill.
Lamb on Burrow Hill A number of lambs and ewes had climbed to enjoy the view. In shadow behind is the church at Kingsbury Episcopi <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/45554">ST4321 : Kingsbury Episcopi: church</a>, with housing at Stembridge nearer at hand.
Lamb on Burrow Hill
A number of lambs and ewes had climbed to enjoy the view. In shadow behind is the church at Kingsbury Episcopi ST4321 : Kingsbury Episcopi: church, with housing at Stembridge nearer at hand.
Trig point on Burrow Hill Only 77 metres above sea level but a commanding view in all directions. The houses behind the pillar are at Lower Burrow; the levels beyond are West Moor.
Trig point on Burrow Hill
Only 77 metres above sea level but a commanding view in all directions. The houses behind the pillar are at Lower Burrow; the levels beyond are West Moor.
Sheep on Burrow Hill With the shadow of the sycamore shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3434344">ST4120 : Tree on Burrow Hill</a>. Below are houses along Burrow Way.
Sheep on Burrow Hill
With the shadow of the sycamore shown in ST4120 : Tree on Burrow Hill. Below are houses along Burrow Way.
Sheep on Burrow Hill In the background is a detail of the scene in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3434459">ST4120 : Sheep on Burrow Hill</a>, with orchards on either side of Burrow Way.
Sheep on Burrow Hill
In the background is a detail of the scene in ST4120 : Sheep on Burrow Hill, with orchards on either side of Burrow Way.
Pass Vale Farm A view from the top of Burrow Hill. The farm is the HQ of The Somerset Cider Brandy Company (Burrow Hill Cider).
Pass Vale Farm
A view from the top of Burrow Hill. The farm is the HQ of The Somerset Cider Brandy Company (Burrow Hill Cider).
House in Stembridge Ash This is the view south along New Cross Hill which runs from Stembridge up to New Cross.
House in Stembridge Ash
This is the view south along New Cross Hill which runs from Stembridge up to New Cross.
Westmoor Drove The drove carries footpath L 17/58 from New Road.
Westmoor Drove
The drove carries footpath L 17/58 from New Road.
New Road Across the levels of West Moor. Hard to spot in the distance are the sign for, and parapet of, Middle Bridge, in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST4021">ST4021</a>. Seen here from the crossing of Burrow Drove (right) and Westmoor Drove.
New Road
Across the levels of West Moor. Hard to spot in the distance are the sign for, and parapet of, Middle Bridge, in ST4021. Seen here from the crossing of Burrow Drove (right) and Westmoor Drove.
Burrow Drove This drove across West Moor, seen from New Road (the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3471813">ST4020 : New Road</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3471799">ST4020 : Westmoor Drove</a>), carries bridleway L 17/13.
Burrow Drove
This drove across West Moor, seen from New Road (the same spot as ST4020 : New Road and ST4020 : Westmoor Drove), carries bridleway L 17/13.
Towards Burrow Hill Looking across West Moor from the spot on New Road where <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3471813">ST4020 : New Road</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3471821">ST4020 : Burrow Drove</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3471799">ST4020 : Westmoor Drove</a> were taken. Burrow Hill is largely in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST4120">ST4120</a>.
Towards Burrow Hill
Looking across West Moor from the spot on New Road where ST4020 : New Road, ST4020 : Burrow Drove and ST4020 : Westmoor Drove were taken. Burrow Hill is largely in ST4120.
Higher Burrow Farmhouse "C16/C17" <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=22418" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=22418">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> . Smartly thatched and with mullioned windows. Seen from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3471840">ST4019 : New Road</a>.
Higher Burrow Farmhouse
"C16/C17" LinkExternal link . Smartly thatched and with mullioned windows. Seen from the same spot as ST4019 : New Road.
View from Burrow Hill Beyond the orchard, on the north and east slopes of the hill, are a hamlet around Lower Burrow Farm (left of centre) and Stembridge (right). Lost in shadow beyond is Kingsbury Episcopi.
View from Burrow Hill
Beyond the orchard, on the north and east slopes of the hill, are a hamlet around Lower Burrow Farm (left of centre) and Stembridge (right). Lost in shadow beyond is Kingsbury Episcopi.
Orchard, Stembridge This is beside Deadlands Lane near Oak Tree Farm.
Orchard, Stembridge
This is beside Deadlands Lane near Oak Tree Farm.
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Kingsbury Episcopi is located at Grid Ref: ST4220 (Lat: 50.980764, Lng: -2.82326)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 50.980764,-2.82326
Restaurant
The Rusty Axe
Addr City: Martock
Addr Country: GB
Addr County: Somerset
Addr Postcode: TA12 6BL
Addr Village: Stembridge
Cuisine: indian
Lat/Long: 50.9806891/-2.8203552
Stembridge
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 50.9796614/-2.8206401
Power: pole
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Transformer: distribution
Lat/Long: 50.9815196/-2.8291123
Power: pole
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