Chantry

Settlement in Somerset Mendip

England

Chantry

Whatley Church Church at Whatley. — Whatley Church Credit: Wayland Smith

Chantry is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the picturesque Mendip Hills, it is a part of the Mendip District Council. The village is surrounded by rolling countryside, offering stunning views and a tranquil environment for its residents and visitors.

Chantry is known for its rich history, dating back to the Roman times. The area has been inhabited for centuries, and evidence of this can be seen in the various archaeological sites and artifacts discovered in the vicinity. The village itself has a charming and quaint atmosphere, with traditional stone cottages and a sense of community.

Despite its small size, Chantry offers a range of amenities and facilities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local pub, a primary school, a village hall, and a church. The village is also well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with good transportation links.

Nature lovers will find plenty to explore in Chantry and its surrounding areas. The Mendip Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provide ample opportunities for walking, hiking, and enjoying the great outdoors. The nearby Cheddar Gorge, a dramatic limestone gorge, is a popular tourist attraction and offers breathtaking views.

Overall, Chantry offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a rural lifestyle, while still providing access to essential amenities and natural beauty.

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Chantry Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.220541/-2.404483 or Grid Reference ST7146. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Whatley Church

Church at Whatley.

Wayland Smith

Old Milestone West of Whatley Crossroads

The Milestone is located on grass verge and hedge on the South of the road. Parish of Whatley (Mendip District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Frome square iron plate design, erected by the Frome turnpike trust in the 18th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- FROME / 3 / WELLS / 12 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1295398 Link

Milestone Society National ID: SO_FRWL03

JR Dowding

2011 : Track through Asham Wood

Wikipedia has this to say: "Asham Wood is the largest and most diverse of the ancient semi-natural woods in the Mendips. It has been the subject of controversy and attempts to protect the environment from increased quarrying activity in the area. The wood occupies 2 deep valleys and the intervening plateau. Most of the underlying rocks are calcareous Carboniferous Limestone and Shales, but Devonian Portishead Beds outcrop along the northern valley. There [is] a range of unusual flora and fauna. At Asham Wood near Frome coppicing and 50 dormouse boxes have been introduced in order to encourage nesting. The boxes are monitored and dormice numbers are recorded." Link

The only access to Asham Wood from the road is on the north east edge near Dead Womans Bottom, otherwise it is by footpath.

Maurice Pullin

Road at Park Corner

Rob Purvis

Gate on Limekiln Lane onto guarded property

Rob Purvis

Finger Farm yard

Rob Purvis

Road to Mells at Finger Farm

Rob Purvis

A wet field entrance

Rob Purvis

This way, not that way

A footpath signpost, leaning in a somewhat rustic fashion, points to the right - although the worn path is actually to the left on Little Green, Mells.

Neil Owen

The Old Forge

An extensive house in Mells, proclaiming itself as the Old Forge.

Neil Owen

Peeling back the years

The phone box in Mells Green, showing some of its various layers of paint over time.

Neil Owen

Either way across the field

Two footpaths lead from Little Green up the hill below Whatley Quarry. See ST7248 : A few degrees off course for an extra bit of woodwork

Neil Owen

A few degrees off course

Take either path and you will go uphill, but the two paths then diverge along the ridge of the hill. See ST7248 : Either way across the field for a look up the field.

Neil Owen