Burford

Settlement in Somerset Mendip

England

Burford

Power lines crossing Worthy Farm
Power lines crossing Worthy Farm Credit: Roger Cornfoot

Burford is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the picturesque Mendip Hills, it lies approximately 15 miles south of the city of Bristol. The village is nestled in a rural landscape, surrounded by rolling green fields and charming countryside.

With a population of around 500 residents, Burford retains its quaint and idyllic character. The village is known for its traditional stone-built cottages, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, giving it a charming and timeless feel. The local church, St. Michael's, is a prominent feature and adds to the village's historic appeal.

Burford is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good transport links including a local bus service. Despite its small size, the village has some amenities to offer its residents, including a village hall and a small shop. The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking and hiking in the Mendip Hills, which are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village is also within easy reach of popular tourist destinations such as Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole Caves, which attract visitors from far and wide. Burford's location provides a peaceful and tranquil setting while still being within reach of larger urban areas, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a rural idyll with convenient access to amenities.

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Burford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.173908/-2.587032 or Grid Reference ST5941. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Power lines crossing Worthy Farm
Power lines crossing Worthy Farm
Access road, Steanbow Park
Access road, Steanbow Park
Old Milestone by B3136, Lambert Hill, near Elm Farm, junction with A361 The Milestone is located in hedge in front of open wire fence on the North of the road.  Parish of Pilton (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th Century, was rusty in 2002. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6096208" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6096208">Link</a> 

Inscription reads:- 
SHEPTON / MALLET / 2 : : GLASTON / BURY / 7 : : TAUNTON / 28  

Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1058808 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058808" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1058808">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> 

Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMGB02
Old Milestone by B3136, Lambert Hill, near Elm Farm, junction with A361
The Milestone is located in hedge in front of open wire fence on the North of the road.  Parish of Pilton (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th Century, was rusty in 2002. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link  Inscription reads:- SHEPTON / MALLET / 2 : : GLASTON / BURY / 7 : : TAUNTON / 28 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1058808 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMGB02
Approaching Pilton on the A361 from the east
Approaching Pilton on the A361 from the east
Pasture, north of East Compton Road
Pasture, north of East Compton Road
East Compton Road
East Compton Road
2011 : Elm Farm on the B3136 The B3136 leaves Shepton Mallet, climbs Lambert's Hill, goes down the other side and passes Elm Farm, or all that is left of it.
2011 : Elm Farm on the B3136
The B3136 leaves Shepton Mallet, climbs Lambert's Hill, goes down the other side and passes Elm Farm, or all that is left of it.
2011 : Ridge Lane aka Ridge Road near Shepton Mallet OS Explorer Map 141 calls it Ridge Lane, Where's the path? calls it Ridge Road. You pays yer money and you takes yer choice.
2011 : Ridge Lane aka Ridge Road near Shepton Mallet
OS Explorer Map 141 calls it Ridge Lane, Where's the path? calls it Ridge Road. You pays yer money and you takes yer choice.
2011 : North from Ridge Road A field of something that looks like maize but I'm not sure, then a fence and a field which contains the remains of the GWR line which ran through Shepton Mallet and Wells.
Then there is the valley which holds the River Sheppey and conceals Shepton Mallet.
2011 : North from Ridge Road
A field of something that looks like maize but I'm not sure, then a fence and a field which contains the remains of the GWR line which ran through Shepton Mallet and Wells. Then there is the valley which holds the River Sheppey and conceals Shepton Mallet.
2011 : North on Ridge Lane top of  Lambert's Hill The western end of Shepton Mallet is to the right of the frame, lurking in the valley of the River Sheppey. A few houses seen on the hillside beyond are near Bowlish.
2011 : North on Ridge Lane top of Lambert's Hill
The western end of Shepton Mallet is to the right of the frame, lurking in the valley of the River Sheppey. A few houses seen on the hillside beyond are near Bowlish.
2011 : B3136 approaching Shepton Mallet At the Ridge Lane crossroads.
Shepton Mallet is at the bottom of the hill.
2011 : B3136 approaching Shepton Mallet
At the Ridge Lane crossroads. Shepton Mallet is at the bottom of the hill.
2011 : B3136 passing Elm Farm Nearly two miles from Shepton Mallet.
2011 : B3136 passing Elm Farm
Nearly two miles from Shepton Mallet.
2011 : B3136 heading south at Elm Farm A few hundred yards from the A361 where it appears to end.
2011 : B3136 heading south at Elm Farm
A few hundred yards from the A361 where it appears to end.
2011 : Glastonbury Festival Preparations plus four Same field as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/468041">ST6041 : Glastonbury Festival preparations</a> four years later minus four days.
Think the red thing is a hedge trimmer, unless it is a grass cutter.
The mud is coming along nicely.

Wonder why they call it the "Glastonbury" festival when Glastonbury is six miles away and Shepton Mallet is only two. Don't suppose the people in Shepton Mallet will object.
2011 : Glastonbury Festival Preparations plus four
Same field as ST6041 : Glastonbury Festival preparations four years later minus four days. Think the red thing is a hedge trimmer, unless it is a grass cutter. The mud is coming along nicely. Wonder why they call it the "Glastonbury" festival when Glastonbury is six miles away and Shepton Mallet is only two. Don't suppose the people in Shepton Mallet will object.
2011 : No heavy metal The sign is at the end of Neat Lane which heads round to Pilton by the back door.
2011 : No heavy metal
The sign is at the end of Neat Lane which heads round to Pilton by the back door.
2011 : A361 about to enter Pilton Seen from the end of Neat Lane. The B3136 leaves for Shepton Mallet on the right.
After Pilton, West Pennard and Glastonbury.
2011 : A361 about to enter Pilton
Seen from the end of Neat Lane. The B3136 leaves for Shepton Mallet on the right. After Pilton, West Pennard and Glastonbury.
2011 : East Town Lane looking west Passing East Town Farm. Heading into Pilton.
2011 : East Town Lane looking west
Passing East Town Farm. Heading into Pilton.
2011 : Open barn off Platterwell Lane More of a shelter really.
Looks like a recent construction.
2011 : Open barn off Platterwell Lane
More of a shelter really. Looks like a recent construction.
Show me another place!

Burford is located at Grid Ref: ST5941 (Lat: 51.173908, Lng: -2.587032)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.173908,-2.587032
Burford Cross
Junction: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1716057/-2.587495
Burford
Place: isolated_dwelling
Source: OS7
Lat/Long: 51.1738531/-2.5867646
Crossing
Lat/Long: 51.1739906/-2.5835988
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