West Crewkerne

Civil Parish in Somerset South Somerset

England

West Crewkerne

Crewkerne Hospital The current hospital building dates from 1904. — Crewkerne Hospital Credit: The Mallick Family

West Crewkerne is a civil parish located in Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles southwest of the town of Crewkerne, and covers an area of around 3.5 square miles. The parish is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers a picturesque rural setting.

The village itself has a small population, estimated to be around 300 residents. It is characterized by its charming cottages and historic buildings, which give it a unique and timeless appeal. The architecture reflects the traditional English countryside style, with many buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

West Crewkerne is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The A356 road runs through the parish, providing easy access to Crewkerne and the surrounding areas. The nearest railway station is Crewkerne Station, which offers regular services to Exeter and London Waterloo.

The parish boasts a strong sense of community, with several local amenities and facilities available to residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, a church, and a pub. The community actively participates in various events and activities throughout the year, fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Nature lovers will appreciate the abundance of green spaces and scenic walks in the area. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The parish is also close to the South West Coast Path, providing access to stunning coastal landscapes.

Overall, West Crewkerne offers a tranquil and idyllic setting, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in the heart of Somerset.

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West Crewkerne Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.875827/-2.825901 or Grid Reference ST4108. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Crewkerne Hospital

The current hospital building dates from 1904.

The Mallick Family

Shave Lane

Adrian Taylor

Ford near Hewish

Sometimes referred to as an 'Irish Ford', the stream is piped and only covers the road after heavy rain.

Adrian Taylor

Railway

Formerly the main line of the London and South Western Railway, this route has declined in importance and now only supports an infrequent passenger service.

Adrian Taylor

Hewish Crossing

Adrian Taylor

Field near Woolminstone

Footpath CH27/13 crosses this long narrow field, connecting the lane between Woolminstone and Hewish with Hewish Mill. A small stream, hard to detect in the image, runs down the centre a few yards to the left.

Derek Harper

Ford at Hewish Mill Farm

Geese beneath the footbridge beside this ford on Watery Lane, with the farm buildings beyond. The former millhouse and millpond are out of sight to the right, near the railway. The mill's chequered history is described at Link

. The stream is a tributary of the River Axe.

Derek Harper

Lower Hewish

Seen across a field from the B3165 (Clapton Road), these cottages are on Watery Lane. The right-hand cottage is built across the gridline.

Derek Harper

Church of the Good Shepherd, Hewish

With its Ham stone mullioned windows, this little late C19 chapel of ease (in the parish of West Crewkerne) on Watery Lane manages to convey a medieval air. Link

Derek Harper

Venley Lane

This pleasant hedged track, with oaks every few yards, carries footpath CH27/27 down from a ridge south of St Rayn Hill towards Crewkerne.

Derek Harper

Coombe

The right hand part of the large farm is in ST4109. The history is outlined at Link

, which describes it as a deserted medieval village. Certainly the slopes of St Rayn Hill, beyond, appear to show signs of human activity. Along the edge of the wood at the top runs the A30.

Derek Harper

Valley above Woolminstone

The combe containing Blackmoor Wood (in the foreground) and Blackmore Farm (hidden behind the wood - and spelt differently on the maps) as seen from footpath CH27/12.

Derek Harper

Shave Hill

With railway and Maiden Beech Farm in foreground

Andrew Davis

Road Junction at Roundham, Crewkerne, Somerset

The unclassified road known as Cathole Bridge Road running from Misterton round the southern edge of Crewkerne joins the A30 from Crewkerne to Chard at this junction just west of Crewkwerne.

Nigel Mykura

Signpost near Hewish and Crewkerne

This is on a minor road just south of Crewkwerne. The reason the sign for Hewish is different to the others is that when the signs were made, the Hewish sign was spelled incorrectly as "HUISH" (the spelling used for the far more famous Yeovil Town Football Club ground 10 miles away at Yeovil) and had to be replaced. The sign was replaced in 2009. The name Huish is common in Somerset (where it can be found 21 times in various forms) but is not at all common elsewhere in the country. It seems to have meant ‘household’ or ‘family farm’ many hundreds of years ago. It has been suggested that places with this name are what is left of a pre-Saxon, farmstead settlement pattern that existed before villages became the norm. This farmstead pattern was replaced by planned open-field villages in the later Saxon period.

Nigel Mykura