Chilthorne Domer

Settlement in Somerset South Somerset

England

Chilthorne Domer

Odcombe : Yeovil Suburbs Looking down into the industrial estate and around the suburbs. — Odcombe : Yeovil Suburbs Credit: Lewis Clarke

Chilthorne Domer is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated about 3 miles south-west of the town of Yeovil, it falls within the district of South Somerset. The village has a population of around 500 residents.

The name "Chilthorne Domer" is believed to have originated from the Old English words "cilthorn" meaning a pile of stones, and "domer" meaning a boundary. This suggests that the village may have been marked by a stone boundary marker in the past.

The village's history can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is mentioned as "Ciltorne." Throughout the centuries, Chilthorne Domer has mainly remained an agricultural community, with farming being the primary occupation of its inhabitants.

Today, the village boasts a picturesque countryside setting with rolling fields and charming cottages. It features a parish church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 12th century and is known for its Norman architecture and historic features.

Despite its small size, Chilthorne Domer has a strong sense of community. It has a local pub, The Rose and Crown, which serves as a hub for social gatherings and events. The village also has a primary school, providing education for the local children.

Chilthorne Domer offers easy access to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to Yeovil and other nearby towns. It provides a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents looking for a rural lifestyle while still having amenities within reach.

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Chilthorne Domer Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.965863/-2.679207 or Grid Reference ST5218. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Odcombe : Yeovil Suburbs

Looking down into the industrial estate and around the suburbs.

Lewis Clarke

Montacute : Yeovil Scenery

Looking across towards Yeovil.

Lewis Clarke

Field beside Sock Lane

The square occupies low-lying land a little higher than the area around Ilchester to the north, and is crossed by the Leland Trail and the Monarch's Way. These share the use of Sock Lane, which runs among the trees on the right of the field, and which moves into ST5119 as it approaches the slopes in the background.

Derek Harper

Flooded field beside A37

Taken close to the drive to Rushley Farm. The ground undulates slightly in this square, and I imagine this field is often flooded. A drain runs along the far side of it and across the A37, flowing left towards the Bearley Brook. At about 11.30 am, the sheet of water was still largely covered in ice. The A37 is here following the line of a Roman road from Dorchester to Ilchester.

Derek Harper

A37 Southbound

On the Ilchester Road heading towards Yeovil Marsh just north of Rushley Farm.

Steve Barnes

Flooded Track near Chilthorne Hill

This is a farmers track that leads out to fields from Shortland Farm. The land here is heavy clay and floods easily.

Nigel Mykura

Muddy Track Chilthorne Hill

This track leads up from the fields in the marshy vale to Chilthorne Hill whose houses can be seen on the skyline.

Nigel Mykura

Footpath

This path alongside field is part of the leland Trail and also carries the Monarch's Way. This is part of the section between Cole Cross and Ilchester in the marshy Blackmoor Vale. Although the track is marked as Sock Lane is it far too overgrown for any kind of vehicle

Nigel Mykura

Sock Lane

Sock Lane is not much of a track of path at the best of times but after wet weather this part of it is more like a stream. The Leland Trail and Monarch's way both run along here.

Nigel Mykura

Sock Lane

In wet weather Sock lane runs like a permanent stream in places.

Nigel Mykura

Wheat field at Sock Farm

Roger Cornfoot

Road to Rushley Farm

Roger Cornfoot

Road to Rushley Farm

Roger Cornfoot

Chilthorne Domer Primary School

The school occupies an old house on the right, two old school buildings in the centre and a new building sympathetically matching the old ones on the left. It sits at the junction of Chilthorne Domer main St and the Tintinhull Rd.

Nigel Mykura