Shepton Montague

Civil Parish in Somerset South Somerset

England

Shepton Montague

Shepton Montague is a civil parish located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the picturesque Blackmore Vale, it lies approximately 3 miles west of Wincanton and 3 miles east of Bruton. The parish covers an area of around 600 hectares and is home to a population of around 300 residents.

The village of Shepton Montague itself is a charming rural settlement with a rich history dating back to medieval times. It is characterized by its traditional stone-built cottages and historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

The surrounding countryside is predominantly agricultural, with rolling hills and fertile farmland dominating the landscape. The area is known for its scenic beauty, with picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and nearby woodlands.

Shepton Montague benefits from its close proximity to the larger towns of Wincanton and Bruton, both of which offer a range of amenities and services. The village itself has limited facilities, with a small primary school and a village hall providing community spaces for residents.

The parish is well-connected by road, with the A303 trunk road passing nearby, providing easy access to other parts of Somerset and neighboring counties. Additionally, the nearby railway stations at Templecombe and Bruton offer transport links to London and other major cities.

Overall, Shepton Montague is a small but charming rural parish, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents.

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Shepton Montague Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.080703/-2.469616 or Grid Reference ST6731. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Castle Hill

Hill View House

Bratton House

Bratton Park Farm

Seymour Lodge

Turning for Green Hill Gate

Roger Cornfoot

A minor road near Yarlington

This short 'cut-through' to the A371 is not signed here as a one-way street, but at the other end it is firmly marked 'No Entry'. So locals must have a bit of a shock if they encounter a car coming towards them, perhaps from the driveway that can be seen beyond the hedge on the right.

David Purchase

A371 junction

A view looking northeast across the A371 to the split-Y junction with the minor road from Shepton Montague.

Phil Williams

Barn at Hill View House, Bratton Seymour

A view looking south from Church Walk towards a barn at Hill View House, Bratton Seymour.

Phil Williams

Arable land near Bratton Seymour

The grass field has recently been cut. The image is taken from the track to Cray Hill Copse which is part of a DEFRA walk.

Maigheach-gheal

Burdock near Cray Hill Copse

Young burdock growing beside the track to Cray Hill Copse. The track is part of a DEFRA walk. This plant was included in Hippocrates' list of useful plants. It has been found to contain antibiotic substances which aid resistance to infection and can help to cure skin complaints. In spring, country people whose diet had been deficient in vitamins over the winter months used to make a drink made from burdock and dandelion roots which acted as a blood purifier and cleared up skin troubles. I think dandelion and burdock is still available as a fizzy drink. The very young stalks may be peeled and chopped into salads and later can be cooked as a vegetable.

Maigheach-gheal

The Montague Inn, Shepton Montague

Award winning food pub.

Steve Barnes

Small valley next to the A359

David Gearing

Shepton Montague: Church of Saint Peter

The Parish Church of Saint Peter has 13th century origins and has been designated as a Grade II listed building. It was seriously damaged by a fire in 1964 and restored two years later.

Mr Eugene Birchall

St. Peters, Lower Shepton

A view looking northwest to the church of St. Peter at lower shepton. Partially rebuilt after a fire on 27 November 1964 which destroyed the chancel, it now consists of the nave and original perpendicular tower.

Phil Williams