Towns & cities · South West England
Chaffcombe
Chaffcombe — a village located in South Somerset, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Chaffcombe is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 193 people. Wikidata describes it as: "a village located in South Somerset, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.8873°, -2.9225°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Chaffcombe is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated 2 miles (3.2 km) north east of Chard. The village has a population of 229.
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Background
History
The name of the village probably comes from a Saxon settler and means "Ceaffa's valley". After the Norman Conquest Chaffcombe was granted to the Bishop of Coutances under whom it was held by Ralph le Sor until it was acquired by Oliver Avenel (died 1226) and inherited by his descendants until 1613 when John Poulett of Hinton St George became lord of the manor and stayed in the Poulett family until 1913. The parish of Chaffcombe was part of the South Petherton Hundred.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8873, -2.9225
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Chaffcombe
- Postcode
- TA20 4BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Yeovil
- Population
- 193
Sources
- wikidata: Q732573 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chaffcombe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church of St Michael and All Angels, Chaffcombe - geograph.org.uk - 245016.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Pair Of Monuments In Churchyard, About 3 Metres South Of Vestry, Church Of St Michael And All Angels
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Monument In Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of Chancel, Former Church Of St Giles
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Chard Reservoir
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Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen
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Eleigh Bridge At Ngr 3329 1098
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Seven Monuments In Churchyard, In Line Beginning About 4 Metres West Of Church Of St Michael
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Group Of 3 Monuments In Churchyard, Between One And Three Metres South Of South West Corner, Church Of St Michael
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Medieval settlement 300m east of Knight House Farm
Vineyards · 2.3 km
Cricket St Thomas
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Two Monuments In Churchyard, About 3 Metres West Of Porch, Church Of St Thomas
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Campsites · 2.8 km
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Historic pubs · 2.9 km
Chaffcombe is a village located in South West England with a population of 193. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 193
- Constituency
- Yeovil
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Things to see in Chaffcombe
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Eleigh Bridge At Ngr 3329 1098
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Road Bridge Over Dowlish Stream About 20 Metres North West Of Millers Thatch
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Monument In Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of Chancel, Former Church Of St Giles
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Pair Of Monuments In Churchyard, About 3 Metres South Of Vestry, Church Of St Michael And All Angels
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Two Monuments In Churchyard, About 3 Metres West Of Porch, Church Of St Thomas
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen
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Herne Hill
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Herne Hill
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Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument In Churchyard About 3 Metres South Of Chancel, Former Church Of St Giles
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📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · South West England
Chard Reservoir
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Two Monuments In Churchyard, 4 And 6 Metres South Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary Magdalen
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📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Eleigh Bridge At Ngr 3329 1098
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Seven Monuments In Churchyard, In Line Beginning About 4 Metres West Of Church Of St Michael
Seven Monuments In Churchyard, In Line Beginning About 4 Metres West Of Church Of St Michael — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Chaffcombe
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
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Best Western The Shrubbery
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Wytch Wood Camping
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Oathill Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Yurt Retreat
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Happy Return Public House
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The Choughs Public House
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Dolphin Public House
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La Campagna Restaurant & Bar
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Swan Inn And Attached Stables
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chaffcombe?
- Chaffcombe is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA20 4BJ), in the parish of Chaffcombe.
- What is Chaffcombe?
- Chaffcombe — a village located in South Somerset, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chaffcombe?
- Drivers can use postcode TA20 4BJ.
- Is Chaffcombe a protected site?
- Yes — Chaffcombe is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chaffcombe free to visit?
- Yes, Chaffcombe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chaffcombe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA20 4BJ. It sits within the Yeovil parliamentary constituency.