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Historic Buildings in Somerset

Ashton Windmill    18th century mill on the Isle of Wedmore, above the Somerset Levels. Great views over the levels and the Mendips. The mill has all its original machinery in working order. Chapel Allerton, nr. Wedmore, West Country, Somerset, England, BS26 2PH Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: 2.5 miles from Wedmore towards Chapel Allerton. Email: museums@sedgemoor.gov.uk Phone: 01278 435 399 Fax: 01278 436 423 Location map OS ST410005 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Brean Down    Perched on a headland extending far out into Bristol Channel is the 1865 Palmerston Fort, with its exhibition on Brean's history. Steep but exhilarating walks. Brean, Somerset, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: between Weston-super-mare and Burnham on Sea Website: Brean Down Email: breandown@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01934 844 518 National Trust OS ST290 590 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Bruton Dovecote    An historic 16th century dovecote and watch tower high above the town of Bruton, situated on the Leland walking trail. Managed by the Stourhead Estate (National Trust) Stourhead Estate, Stourton Warminster, Somerset, England, BA12 6QD Attraction Type: Historic Property Website: Bruton Dovecote Email: stourhead@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01747 841 152 Fax: 01747 842 005 National Trust Location map OS ST774103 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Burcott Mill    The oldest working water mill in Somerset, dating to 1864, on a site that has had a mill for over 1000 years. See organic flour being made by hand from English wheat. Wookey, Wells, Mendip Hills, Somerset, England, BA5 1NJ Attraction Type: Historic Property Website: Burcott Mill Phone: 1749 673 118 Location map OS ST521304 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Burton Pynsent Monument   A memorial to the 18th century industrialist Sir William Pynsent of nearby Burton Pynsent. The monument was erected by William Pitt the Elder, in gratitude after Pynsent left the estate at Burton Pynsent to Pitt in thanks for his opposition to a proposed tax on cider. The column rises to 140 feet. Stairs to the top were closed after a cow managed to climb to the viewing platform, and, unable to back down, fell to its death from the top. Heale Lane, Curry Rivel, Somerset, England, TA10 0PJ Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Accessible by footpath off Heale Lane, at the west edge of Curry Rivel Location map Details of Burton Pynsent Monument OS ST376251 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Clapton Mill    One of the oldest and most complete watermills remaining in the country, on a site that has had a mill since at least 1257. Intact 1850s machinery and interior. Guided tours are available. Clapton, Crewkerne, Somerset, England, TA18 8PU Attraction Type: Historic Property Website: Clapton Mill Email: info@claptonmill.co.uk Phone: 01460 72142 Location map OS ST414700 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Coleridge Cottage    Home for three years to celebrated poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and the spot where he wrote some of his most famous works. Mementoes of the poet on display in this 17th century cottage. 35 Lime Street, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, England, TA5 1NQ Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: 8 miles W of Bridgwater, off the A39 Website: Coleridge Cottage Phone: 01278 732 662 National Trust Location map OS ST191397 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Dunster Butter Cross   The stump of a medieval stone cross, which used to be used as a meeting place for butter sellers. The cross has ben moved to its current location and set on a low plinth. Alcombe Road, Dunster, Somerset, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: To the right of the minor road leading towards Ellicombe, Alcombe, and Minehead at the very edge of Dunster village. Website: Dunster Butter Cross English Heritage OS SS988439 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Dunster Working Watermill    A restored Grade II listed watermill which dates to the 18th century, though there was a mill on this site as early as the Domesday Book of 1086. The mill was built in the late 17th century but extensively remodelled around 1779-1782 to form the buildng we see today. Mill Lane, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, England, TA24 6SW Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: beneath Castle Tor, on the River Avill. Seasonal opening. Website: Dunster Working Watermill Email: dunstermill@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01643 821 759 National Trust Location map OS SS990 434 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Dunster Yarn Market   A Jacobean market cross on Dunster High Street. The Yarn Market is an octagonal building measuring 9.4 metres diametre (about 31 feet). The building is supported on a huge central pier with a huge timber frame resting on a low stone wall. High Street, Dunster, Somerset, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: In the centre of Dunster vilage. Park in the main Dunster parking lot off the A396 Website: Dunster Yarn Market English Heritage - Photos of Dunster Yarn Market OS SS988438 Heritage Highlight: Look for the hole made a Civil War cannonball Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Gallox Bridge   A medieval packhorse bridge, probably dating to the 15th century, across the River Avill on the southern outskirts of Dunster village. The bridge was traditionally used by packhorses bringing fleece to Dunster wool market. Park Street, Dunster, Somerset, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: At the bottom of Park Street. Parking in the small parking lot between Park Street and Mill Lane, or in the main Dunster parking area off the A396. Website: Gallox Bridge English Heritage - Photos of Gallox Bridge OS SS990432 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Gants Mill and Garden    A restored mill with roots going back to the Domesday Book (at least!) Water powers a grain mill and provides electricty for 10 nearby homes.Named for a 13th century owner of a fulling mill here, the mill has over the centuries served as a woollen factory, silk weaving centre, and grain mill. Set in lovely gardens featuring riverside walks, water features, and Spring and Summer colours. Gants Mill Lane, Bruton, Somerset, England, BA10 0DB Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Off the A359 half a mile to the south west of Bruton Website: Gants Mill and Garden Phone: 01749 812 393 Location map OS ST674903 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Meare Fish House   The only survivng monastic fish building in England. The Meare Fish House is a medieval building once owned by the powerful abbots of Glastonbury. It stands on a hill above the former monastic fish ponds which helped supply the abbey at Glastonbury with a steady supply of fish, a staple of the monk's diets. B3151, Meare, Somerset, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: At the eastern edge of Meare vilage, on the B3151 to Glastonbury. Limited parking along the side roads nearby. Open access to the exterior. Keyholder at Manor House Farm. Website: Meare Fish House English Heritage OS ST457420 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Muchelney Priest's House   The Priest's House was built in 1308 by the monks of Muchelney Abbey to provide a residence for the parish priest of Muchelney village. The house stands immediately opposite the parish church, and only a few steps from the abbey grounds. The house is owned by the National Trust but let to tenants. It is open at regular times throughout the year; check current opening times at the National Trust website. Muchelney, Somerset, England, TA10 0DQ Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: In the centre of Muchelney village, opposite the church. Parking along the verge or at the Muchelney Abbey parking lot (English Heritage). Website: Muchelney Priest's House Email: priestshouse@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01458 253771 National Trust Location map OS ST429249 Heritage Highlight: A beautiful 14th century building. Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

No 1 Royal Crescent    Accurate restoration of the first of the Royal Crescent town-houses to be built, in the late 18th century. Furnishings, paintings, period kitchen. 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, England, BA1 2LR Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: just NW of city centre Website: No 1 Royal Crescent Email: admin@bptrust.org.uk Phone: 01225 428 126 Fax: 01225 481 850 Bath Preservation Trust Location map OS ST746 654 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Sir Bevil Grenville Monument    A monument commemorating Sir Bevil Grenville, who commanded a Royalist troop of Cornish soldiers at the Battle of Lansdown, in 1643. Wick, Somerset, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Open access site. Off a minor road north of Lansdown village and 4 miles north of Bath. Website: Sir Bevil Grenville Monument English Heritage OS ST721703 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Stembridge Windmill    Stembridge is the last remaining thatched windmill in England, and the only windmill in Somerset. The mill stands in a superb countryside location on an attractive lane near the small village of High Ham. The mill was constructed in 1822 and remained in operation until 1910. High Ham, Somerset, England, TA10 9DJ Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Seasonal opening only. Website: Stembridge Windmill Email: stembridgemill@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01935 823289 National Trust Location map OS ST426306 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Treasurer's House    Small refurbished house dating from the 13th century. Open to view are the medieval hall, kitchen, and a wall painting in the solar block. Martock, Somerset, England, TA12 6JL Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: 1 mile NW of the A303 between Ilminster and Ilchester Website: Treasurer's House Email: treasurersmartock@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01935 825 015 National Trust Location map OS ST462 192 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

West Pennard Court Barn    A 15th century barn of 5 bays, with an unusual roof made of compacted earth. West Pennard barn stands in a lovely rural setting. Though of interest as an excellent example of a medieval farm building, the barn is most interesting for its unusual construction; the upper floor is built of compacted earth. West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, England, BA6 8LR Attraction Type: Historic Property Website: West Pennard Court Barn Email: westpennardcourtbarn@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01985 843600 National Trust Location map OS ST547371 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts