Bradford Abbas

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Footpath at Bradford Abbas Public footpath N6/4 leaves the road northeast of Smith's Bridge, heading past The Old Mill along this track. The trees on the right are on the line of the old mill tail, returning water from the mill leat to the nearby River Yeo.
Yeovil Bridge Tollhouse Unfortunately it is very difficult to take a photograph of the front of this building without standing in the next gridsquare as the line runs just by it. The building is built in stone and looks Victorian but is probably much older.
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Allotments, Bradford Abbas Allotments are small parcels of land rented to individuals usually for the purpose of growing food crops. There is no set standard size but the most common plot is 10 rods, an ancient measurement equivalent to 302 square yards or 253 square metres. The land itself is often owned by local government (parish or town councils) or self managed and owned by the allotment holders through an association. Some allotments are owned by the Church of England. The history of allotments can be said to go back over a thousand years to when the Saxons would clear a field from woodland which would be held in common. Following the Norman conquest, land ownership became more concentrated in the hands of the manorial lords, monasteries and church. The reformation in the 1540s confiscated much of the church lands but they were transferred via the crown to the lords. In the late 1500s under Elizabeth I common lands used by the poor for growing food and keeping animals began to be enclosed dispossessing the poor. In compensation allotments of land were attached to tenant cottages. This is the first mention of allotments. The modern notion of an allotment came into being during the Nineteenth Century. A lot of people from the country went to work and live in towns; there was a lot of poverty, and what the Victorians called "degeneracy" amongst the working classes.
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Compton Road. The road from Yeovil to Over Compton passing Old Mill Farm. As shown in 1555353, the road is open with hedges as it crosses the edge of the flood plain, but here it becomes more tree-lined.
Railway bridge, Bradford Abbas Once, this railway bridge carrying the Waterloo line across Westbury would have been near the northern edge of the village. Now, since, most recent development has taken place north of it, it is nearer the southern edge. Bishop's Lane, which leads past two closes of such modern houses, turns off to the left just beyond the bridge.
The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns

The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns

4 out of 5
26 Hendford Yeovil England
The price is HK$535 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
HK$535
HK$642 total
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Yeovil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Cineworld ...
7.6/10 Good! (499 reviews)
We stay here when in Yeovil visiting relatives. The Hotel is dated, and a little 'tired' . However there is always a war., cheerful welcome. The rooms are large and windows can be opened which is a big bonus in my view. We made the mistake of trying a different hotel once. Never again. The manor ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

The Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
Montigo Resorts, Somerset

Montigo Resorts, Somerset

4 out of 5
near Glastonbury Shepton Mallet England
The price is HK$2,259 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
HK$2,259
HK$2,878 total
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Shepton Mallet. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (341 reviews)
Terrible all around but the food achieved a new level - abysmal. If you’re thinking of booking, don’t!

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Montigo Resorts, Somerset
The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn

3.5 out of 5
12 Queen Mother Square, Dorchester England
The price is HK$619 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$619
HK$743 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Dorchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Keep Military Museum and Roman Town House are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (152 reviews)
A lovely stay with all amenities nearby including free parking. Thank you.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
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Little Norton Mill

Little Norton Mill

4 out of 5
Little Norton Stoke-sub-Hamdon England
Stay at this apartment in Stoke-sub-Hamdon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Ham Hill Country Park and Montacute House are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Set in beautiful surroundings with lots of walks on your doorstep and two local dog friendly pubs that serve food. The owners are lovely and helpful in person and replied to our messages very quickly before we came. The accommodation is very clean and really cosy, dog friendly being a plus. Will ...

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Little Norton Mill
Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms

Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms

Woolland Blandford Forum Dorset
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Blandford Forum. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Sturminster Newton Mill and Shillingstone ...
Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms
A Perfect Getaway Holiday Home, Impeccably Stylish, Rustic Luxury

A Perfect Getaway Holiday Home, Impeccably Stylish, Rustic Luxury

Beaminster ENG
Stay at this cottage in Beaminster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and Mapperton ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
We had a lovely stay at Broadwindsor. The hosts were really extremely kind and helpful and the house was lovely. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

A Perfect Getaway Holiday Home, Impeccably Stylish, Rustic Luxury
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