Peasedown St. John

Civil Parish in Somerset

England

Peasedown St. John

St John the Baptist Church at Peasdown St John. — St John the Baptist Credit: Wayland Smith

Peasedown St. John is a civil parish located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated approximately 7 miles to the south-west of Bath, it is nestled in a picturesque countryside setting. The parish covers an area of about 2.5 square miles and is home to a population of around 6,000 residents.

Peasedown St. John has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Roman period. The village was primarily an agricultural community until the 19th century when coal mining became a significant industry, providing employment opportunities for the local population. Today, the village has transformed into a commuter suburb, with many residents working in nearby towns and cities.

The village offers a range of amenities and services to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a primary school, a community center, a library, a health center, and several shops and businesses. Additionally, there are several pubs and restaurants where locals and visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink.

Peasedown St. John is well-connected to the surrounding areas via road and public transport. It has regular bus services that link it to Bath and other nearby towns. The village also benefits from its close proximity to the A367 road, providing easy access to larger cities like Bristol and Wells.

Overall, Peasedown St. John is a charming and thriving village, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle combined with convenient access to nearby urban areas.

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Peasedown St. John Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.313768/-2.428173 or Grid Reference ST7057. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St John the Baptist

Church at Peasdown St John.

Wayland Smith

Unsuitable for wide users

A footpath/road has some conflicts of restriction.

Neil Owen

It's an old question

The chicken was one of several that were roaming free on the quiet roads hereabouts, calmly and serenely exploring for morsels. There was a moment to pose the obvious; he stopped for a short pause but said he had other plots to hatch.

Neil Owen

Stoneage Lane

An unusual name for a lane, but one that is quite old.

Neil Owen

St John's hall

Next to the church is a metal-clad hall. It stands where the original church stood in the past.

Neil Owen

Carlingcott Methodist church

The building was founded in 1851, along with a schoolroom, as a United Free Methodist church. They faced some competition not far up the road in the form of a Wesleyan chapel. The Free church later became the Carlingcott Methodist chapel, before closure a few years ago. The church, its attached gates, piers and flanking walls are Grade II listed.

Neil Owen

Difficult to notice

Carlingcott Methodist church appears to have been disused for a few years, as the old wooden notice shows.

Neil Owen

Barrier Chicane on Colliers Way NCN24

Photograph of wooden barrier chicane on Colliers Way NCN24 between Radstock and Shooscombe. Spacing between the gates is over 1m. Path surface here is tarmac in generally good condition.

Kevin Pearson

Millennium Milepost on Colliers Way NCN24 at Writhlington

Sustrans Millennium Milepost on the Colliers Way NCN24 just outside Writhlington, showing mileage to Frome, Radstock, Bath, and Wellow. Path surface here is tarmac in generally good condition.

Kevin Pearson

Plaque on Colliers Way NCN24

Memorial Plaque on Bridge 35 if the former Somerset & Dorset Railway, now NCN24. The bridge carries the path over Church Hill near Shoscombe. NCN24 here is a tarmac path in good condition.

Kevin Pearson

Bath Road, Peasedown St John

Bath Road bisects Peasedown St John and contains most of its shops and services. On the right are the premises of the former 'Daily Bread' bakery (which did not long survive a bad food hygiene rating in 2018). Beyond it are the Zodiac Hair Studio Link