Castles Β· South West England
East Harptree
In or near Cameley.
East Harptree is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England. It is situated 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Wells and 15 miles (24.1 km) south of Bristol, on the northern slope of the Mendip Hills over
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton Β· 9.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
East Harptree is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England. It is situated 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Wells and 15 miles (24.1 km) south of Bristol, on the northern slope of the Mendip Hills overlooking the Chew Valley. The parish has a population of 644. The parish includes the hamlet of Coley.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
East Harptree is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England. It is situated 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Wells and 15 miles (24.1 km) south of Bristol, on the northern slope of the Mendip Hills overlooking the Chew Valley. The parish has a population of 644. The parish includes the hamlet of Coley.
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Background
History
]] The origin of the place-name, which is first recorded in, but obviously pre-dates, Domesday Book, is not clear - the second element is undoubtedly Old English trΔow, 'a tree', but the meaning of the first element is contested. Smith, and others, consider that in this case, Middle English harp- has been reduced from Old English here-pæð, to give a meaning of something like 'the tree on or associated with a main road'. However, Michael Costen suggests instead that the name could be 'harper's tree or gallows'. In November 1887, while searching for the source of a spring, a labourer called William Currell put his pick into a pewter vessel full of Roman coins. The jar was 6 in below theβ¦
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- Coordinates
- 51.3005, -2.6218
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- East Harptree
- Postcode
- BS40 6AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Somerset and Hanham
- Nearest railway station
- Midsomer Norton β 9.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: East Harptree (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Bridge, 50 Metres North Of Harptree Court
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π· 4Gardens Β· South West England
Harptree Court
Harptree Court β a garden in wales-south, United Kingdom.
π· 4Historic churches Β· South West England
Church of St Laurence, East Harptree
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Eastwood Manor
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Chew Valley Caravan Park
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Walnut Tree Farm Camping
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Harptree?
- East Harptree is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS40 6AA), in the parish of East Harptree.
- What is East Harptree?
- East Harptree is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England. It is situated 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Wells and 15 miles (24.1 km) south of Bristol, on the northern slope of the Mendip Hills over
- How do I get to East Harptree?
- The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS40 6AA.
- Is East Harptree a protected site?
- Yes β East Harptree is part of the MENDIP National Nature Reserve and the Mendip Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does East Harptree charge admission?
- East Harptree typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to East Harptree?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS40 6AA. It sits within the North East Somerset and Hanham parliamentary constituency.