Towns & cities · South West England
Cothelstone
Cothelstone — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bishops Lydeard · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Cothelstone is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 111 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Somerset, UK". Coordinates: 51.0770°, -3.1647°.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Quantock Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Cothelstone is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated in the Quantock Hills six miles north of Taunton. The parish, which includes the hamlet of Toulton, has a population of 111. The view from Cothelstone with a telescope on a fine day is said to include 14 counties and 150 churches.
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Background
History
There are several bowl barrows on Cothelstone Hill. The manor of Cothelstone was given to the Stawell family after the Norman conquest of England in 1066. During the English Civil War, Sir John Stawell of Cothelstone had raised a small force at his own expense to defend the King. Taunton fell to parliamentary troops and was held by Robert Blake who attacked Stawell at Bishops Lydeard and imprisoned him. After the restoration, Charles II conferred the title of Baron Stawell on Sir John's son, Ralph.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0770, -3.1647
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Cothelstone
- Postcode
- TA4 3DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Population
- 111
- Nearest railway station
- Bishops Lydeard — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q950715 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cothelstone (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Summit of Cothelstone Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1139982.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Gatehouse, Cothelstone Manor
Stately homes · 0.4 km
The Banqueting Hall, Cothelstone Manor
Manor houses · 0.5 km
Cothelstone Manor
Stately homes · 0.5 km
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Cothelstone
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Cothelstone Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Cothelstone Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Gib Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
West Bagborough
Villages · 2.3 km
Bishops Lydeard
Museums · 2.3 km
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Lydeard House
Historic houses · 2.4 km
Church of St Mary, Bishops Lydeard
Historic churches · 2.4 km
West Bagborough war memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Cothelstone is a village in South West England with a population of 111. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 111
- Constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
Things to see in Cothelstone
50 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Cothelstone →
Flagship📷 10Stately homes · South West England
Cothelstone Manor
Cothelstone Manor — manor house in Cothelstone, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Watermills · South West England
Bishops Lydeard Mill
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📷 5Chapels · South West England
Chapel E of Adscombe Farm
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of All Saints
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary & All Saints
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary, Bishops Lydeard
Church of St Mary, Bishops Lydeard — church in Bishops Lydeard, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary, Kingston St Mary
Church of St Mary, Kingston St Mary — church in Kingston St Mary, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Cothelstone
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Cothelstone — church in Cothelstone, UK.
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Gatehouse, Cothelstone Manor
Gatehouse, Cothelstone Manor — Grade I listed manor house in Cothelstone, Somerset West and Taunton, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · South West England
Hawkridge Reservoir
Hawkridge Reservoir — reservoir in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Lydeard House
Lydeard House — house in Bishops Lydeard, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Nethercott Bridge
Nethercott Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Farmers Arms
The Farmers Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 4Gardens · South West England
Bagborough House
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Plainsfield Camp
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Dowsborough Fort
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📷 2Archaeological sites · South West England
Ruborough Camp
Ruborough Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Triscombe Stone
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📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Ramscombe Picnic Area
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📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Quantock Lodge
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Nearby
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Gatehouse, Cothelstone Manor
Gatehouse, Cothelstone Manor — Grade I listed manor house in Cothelstone, Somerset West and Taunton, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
The Banqueting Hall, Cothelstone Manor
The Banqueting Hall, Cothelstone Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 10Stately homes · South West England
Cothelstone Manor
Cothelstone Manor — manor house in Cothelstone, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Cothelstone
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Cothelstone — church in Cothelstone, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Cothelstone Hill
Cothelstone Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Cothelstone Hill
Cothelstone Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 332 m.
Where to eat & stay near Cothelstone
Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
West View Bed & Breakfast
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📷 7B&Bs · South West England
Farrington Bed & Breakfast
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Hurley View
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Quantock Orchard Caravan Park
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📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Yallands Farmhouse
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Secret Valley
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Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Farmers Arms
The Farmers Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Chapel
The Chapel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Carew Arms And Attached Outbuilding
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Wheel Tapper Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Winchester Arms Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cothelstone?
- Cothelstone is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA4 3DT), in the parish of Cothelstone.
- What is Cothelstone?
- Cothelstone — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
- How do I get to Cothelstone?
- The nearest railway station is Bishops Lydeard, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA4 3DT.
- Is Cothelstone a protected site?
- Yes — Cothelstone is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve and the Quantock Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cothelstone free to visit?
- Yes, Cothelstone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cothelstone?
- The nearest railway station is Bishops Lydeard, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA4 3DT.