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Berry Head, St.Mary's Bay, Brixham

Brixham

a Seaside Town in the county of Devon

View towards Ironbridge along the Severn

Ironbridge

in the county of Shropshire

Trafalgar memorial, Clarence Pier, Southsea, Hampshire

Southsea

in the county of Hampshire

Pictures of Crowcombe

a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset

About Crowcombe

In medieval times this delightful village was the scene of markets and fairs, a market was held here as long ago as the 13th-century and the stone market cross, etched forever with the marks of time, still remains at the centre of the village. In those day's too, the village was an important junction on the road that crosses the hills from Taunton to Bridgewater Bay. One glance around tells you that this is an old village that fortunately, over the centuries has seen little change.

At the heart of the village is the Church of the Holy Ghost, a splendid building that lost it's spire in the 18th-century when the church was hit by a bolt of lightning. The church dates 14th-century, it has a calm interior that wears well an air of cool serenity. The treasures of the church include a richly carved font dating from the 15th-century. Opposite, is Church House, a beautiful Tudor property of hansome propotions and exquisite mullion windows. This building has an interesting history, holy ale was brewed here for medieval suppers and it also gave shelter to early travellers. At one time it was the village school and for many years it has been used as the village hall. The magnificent building of Crowcombe Court lies a stone's throw away, it was begun in 1725 and completed 10 years later when it was bought by the lord of the manor, Thomas Carew.

Crowcombe is an outstanding village, it has many delightful houses and cottages that are a stunning mix of stone with thatched roof and the black and white variety with timber-frame. The land all around is rich farmland grazed by contnted sheep and cattle. Once, farming here was mainly agricultural and this has now given way to dairy farming. There are magnificent views of the surrounding countryside which is crowned on the one side of Crowcombe by the Brendon Hills and on the other side are the glorious Quantock Hills. No tourist could wish for finer scenery. Nearby attractions include; Gaulden Manor and Fyne Court Visitors Centre owned by the National Trust.

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A sign post in the village of Holford on the edge of the Quantock hills in somerset

Holford (4 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset

(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction N of Crowcombe)

Holford lies in a peaceful wooded valley at the foot of the lovely Quantock Hills crowning the landscape where the county of Somerset sweeps towards the coast...

Minehead quayside cottages.

Minehead (148 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Somerset

(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NW of Crowcombe)

Minehead is a quintessential English seaside resort on the beautiful Somerset coast whose mild climate has been a magnet for visitors since Victorian times. At the end of Quay.....

A packhorse bridge in the village of Winsford on Exmoor National Park, Somerset.

Winsford (3 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset

(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction W of Crowcombe)

One of the prettiest and most unspoilt of villages, steeped in history and mentioned in the Domesday book..

Cottage in Selworthy Green, Somerset

Selworthy Green (30 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset

(15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction NW of Crowcombe)

Selworthy Green is the start of a picturesque walk through steep woodlands to the gorse-gold and heather clad summit of Selworthy Beacon from which there are magnificent views over the undulating countryside...

Porlock Bus service.

Porlock (52 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Somerset

(17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction W of Crowcombe)

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Halsway Manor Children's Festival

Halsway Manor (4 Pictures)

(1.3 miles, 2.2 km, direction NW)

Halsway Manor is unique residential Folk Centre set on the southern slopes of the Quantock Hills in West Somerset. Set in.....

Quantock Hills

Quantock Hills (216 Pictures)

(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction N)

This beautiful range of hills is a part of England where stags and deer can still be seen roaming freely. In many ways the.....

Taunton Castle, Taunton, Somerset

Taunton Castle (1 Pictures)

(9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction SE)

The turbulent past of historic Taunton Castle, is masked by its transformation into a luxurious comfortable hotel with an award.....

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Dunster Castle & Garden (46 Pictures)

(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NW)

The high walls of Dunster Castle look down over the quaint village of Dunster from its imperious setting atop of a classically.....

Snowdrops at Otterhead. The Blackdown hills in the county of Somerset, England

The Blackdown Hills (21 Pictures)

(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction S)

Fascinating scenic area where you can enjoy an extraordinary variety of scenery ranging from tiny coppices to vast woodlands, all.....

Tarr Steps, Dulverton, Somerset, dating from 1000 BC

Tarr Steps (9 Pictures)

(17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction W)

A Prehistoric bridge dating from 1000 BC. The bridge crosses the river Barle with some of its stones weighing 5 tonnes, and said.....

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Exmoor National Park (107 Pictures)

(18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction W)

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