Chilcompton

Settlement in Somerset Mendip

England

Chilcompton

Direction Sign â Signpost at Church Farm, Stratton on the Fosse parish Located at Church Farm on the northwest side of the junction of Church Lane, Stratton Road and Watery Lane in Stratton on the Fosse parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial.

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6650 — Direction Sign â Signpost at Church Farm, Stratton on the Fosse parish Credit: J Dowding

Chilcompton is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated approximately 12 miles south of Bath, it lies within the Mendip district and has a population of around 2,500 residents. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a peaceful and rural setting.

Chilcompton has a long history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Roman times. In the Middle Ages, it was an important market town and had a thriving wool industry. Today, it retains its charming character with a mix of historic buildings and modern amenities.

The village boasts a range of amenities, including a convenience store, a post office, and a couple of traditional pubs. There is also a primary school, providing education for local children. For more extensive shopping, the nearby towns of Wells and Shepton Mallet are easily accessible.

Chilcompton is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular spot for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are just a short distance away, offering stunning views and opportunities for exploring nature.

Transport links in Chilcompton are convenient, with good road connections to nearby towns and cities. The A37 road runs through the village, connecting it to Bristol and Yeovil. There are also regular bus services that provide links to surrounding areas.

Overall, Chilcompton is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

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Chilcompton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.259033/-2.509136 or Grid Reference ST6451. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Direction Sign â Signpost at Church Farm, Stratton on the Fosse parish

Located at Church Farm on the northwest side of the junction of Church Lane, Stratton Road and Watery Lane in Stratton on the Fosse parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6650

J Dowding

New Direction Sign - Signpost on the B3139 Wells Road in Chilcompton

Located on the northeast side of the crossroads of the B3139 Wells Road, Bakers Lane and Stockhill Road, diagonally opposite the Co-op in Chilcompton parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial. A completely new fingerpost in 2021 to replace the one shown in Link. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6451C

J Francis

Downside Abbey

Despite appearances, most of this abbey was built in the 20th century (see ST6550 : Downside Abbey for full description). The remaining Benedictine monks who have been at Downside since 1814 plan to leave in March 2022.

Vieve Forward

Wells Road at Fry's Well

This row of terraced stone cottages is on the north side of the Wells Road, the B3139, on the eastern side of Chilcompton village.

Nigel Mykura

Turning for Chilcompton from the A367

Sarah Charlesworth

The Street, Chilcompton

The older part of the village, tucked away off the main road, contains mainly pleasant old houses, together with later infill which varies in its sensitivity to the location.

HelenK

Waterfall and bus shelter, Chilcompton

The bus shelter is brightly painted inside, like some others in the village. The small waterfall is an attractive feature and attracts wildlife you might not often see in a village - a grey wagtail appeared shortly after this photo was taken.

HelenK

Jubilee gate

This gate, on the last property on this side of the road, has been decorated presumably for the Diamond Jubilee.

HelenK

Norton Green farm

Looking towards the old railway line.

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Five-barred gate, Chilcompton

The line of the old railway is directly ahead.

HelenK

A37 northbound

Alex McGregor

St John the Baptist, Chilcompton: September 2012

Basher Eyre

St John the Baptist, Chilcompton: plaque

Basher Eyre

Site of Chilcompton station, 1987

View SW, towards Evercreech Junction, Templecombe and Bournemouth: ex-Midland & LSW (Somerset & Dorset) Joint line, Bath - Bournemouth West. This was on the long climb from Radstock to Masbury Summit; ahead was Chilcompton Tunnel. The whole line was closed on 7/3/66.

Ben Brooksbank

The church of St Vigor at Stratton-on-the-Fosse

One of only two churches named after St Vigor.

Peter Wood

Croft House and the B3356

Croft House stands behind the trees on the left. Taken between heavy showers on a Saturday lunchtime.

HelenK

Parsonage Lane, Chilcompton

The lane joins the main road as it leaves Chilcompton going westward.

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Keeping pupils and the public apart

These gates close off the grounds of Downside School. Two notices tell the public that this is private property with no right of way; a third tells pupils that they are not to go (in the other direction) past this point.

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Chilcompton is located at Grid Ref: ST6451 (Lat: 51.259033, Lng: -2.509136)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset