Towns & cities · South West England
Croscombe
Croscombe — village in Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Croscombe is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 578 people. Address: BA5. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1982°, -2.5789°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Croscombe is a village and civil parish 2 miles (3 km) west of Shepton Mallet and 4 miles (6 km) from Wells, in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the A371 road in the valley of the River Sheppey. Croscombe has a village hall, a shop, a public house, a Church, a chapel and a school.
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Background
History
North-east of the village and within the parish boundary is Maesbury Castle, an Iron Age hill fort. It was first recorded in 706 when King Ine of Wessex referred to the village as Correges Cumb. The parish of Croscombe was part of the Whitstone Hundred. Croscombe emerged in the 16th and 17th centuries with a boom in the wool trade. During this period many houses, cottages and hostelries were built and the church was reconstructed. During the Industrial Revolution, silk, mining, quarrying and milling replaced the wool trade. In 1848 the River Sheppey powered two mills for grinding corn, one for winding silk, and another used as a stocking manufactory. The Old Manor was built around 1460–89…
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- Coordinates
- 51.1982, -2.5789
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Croscombe
- Postcode
- BA5
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Population
- 578
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q284743 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Croscombe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: River Sheppey in Croscombe.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Old Manor
Stately homes · 0.4 km
The Old Rectory
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Croscombe
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
The Bull Terrier
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
Thrupe Lane Swallett
Caves · 1.5 km
Old Bowlish House
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Bowlish House
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Knowle Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Rock Farm cave
Caves · 2.0 km
Brothers Cider
Breweries · 2.1 km
Worminster Sleight
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Croscombe is a village located in South West England with a population of 578. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 578
- Constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Croscombe
41 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Croscombe →
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Bowlish House
Bowlish House — house in Shepton Mallet, Mendip, England, UK.
📷 5Breweries · South West England
Brothers Cider
Brothers Cider — cider brewery in the UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Aldhelm, Doulting
Church of St Aldhelm, Doulting — church in Doulting, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Croscombe
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Croscombe — church in Croscombe, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet — church in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Quarries · South West England
Doulting Stone Quarry
Doulting Stone Quarry — stone quarry in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railways · South West England
East Somerset Railway
East Somerset Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Market Cross
Market Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Merchant's House, Shepton Mallet
Merchant's House, Shepton Mallet — historic site in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Oakhill War Memorial
Oakhill War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Old Bowlish House
Old Bowlish House — house in Shepton Mallet, Mendip, England, UK.
📷 3Stately homes · South West England
The Old Manor
The Old Manor — Grade I listed manor house in Mendip, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory — house in Croscombe, Mendip, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 3Caves · South West England
Thrupe Lane Swallett
Thrupe Lane Swallett is a cave in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Gardens · South West England
St Aldhelm's Well
St Aldhelm's Well — a garden in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites · South West England
Fosse Way
Fosse Way — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · South West England
Maesbury Castle
Maesbury Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Farms (open to visitors) · South West England
Tithe Barn, Manor Farm, Doulting
Tithe Barn, Manor Farm, Doulting — a Grade I-listed farm in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Medieval wayside cross at Bodden
Medieval wayside cross at Bodden — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Oakhill Manor
Oakhill Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Carrying Approach Road To Cemetery
Bridge Carrying Approach Road To Cemetery — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over Lower Lane
Bridge Over Lower Lane — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over River Sheppey In Grounds Of Dinder House
Bridge Over River Sheppey In Grounds Of Dinder House — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Gunis Monument In Churchyard, 6 Metres North Of North Porch Of Church Of St Aldhelm
Gunis Monument In Churchyard, 6 Metres North Of North Porch Of Church Of St Aldhelm — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Stately homes · South West England
The Old Manor
The Old Manor — Grade I listed manor house in Mendip, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory — house in Croscombe, Mendip, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Croscombe
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Croscombe — church in Croscombe, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin
Unknown Monument, In Churchyard About 20 M South Of South Porch, Church Of St Mary The Virgin — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Bull Terrier
The Bull Terrier in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Caves · South West England
Thrupe Lane Swallett
Thrupe Lane Swallett is a cave in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Croscombe
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Lorax Patch
The Lorax Patch — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Ancient Gate House Hotel
Ancient Gate House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Lower Milton Caravan And Camping Site
Lower Milton Caravan And Camping Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Wells Holiday Park
Wells Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Old Down Touring Park
Old Down Touring Park — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Bull Terrier
The Bull Terrier in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Wine Vaults, Public House
The Wine Vaults, Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Bekynton Brasserie
Bekynton Brasserie — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Knatchbull Arms
Knatchbull Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Strode Arms Inn
Strode Arms Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Croscombe?
- Croscombe is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA5), in the parish of Croscombe.
- What is Croscombe?
- Croscombe — village in Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Croscombe?
- The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA5.
- Is Croscombe free to visit?
- Yes, Croscombe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Croscombe?
- The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA5.