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Somerset

Historic Buildings in Somerset

Ashton Windmill    18th century mill on the Isle of Wedmore, above the Somerset Levels. Great views over the levels and the Mendips. The mill has all its original machinery in working order. Chapel Allerton, nr. Wedmore, West Country, Somerset, England, BS26 2PH Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: 2.5 miles from Wedmore towards Chapel Allerton. Email: museums@sedgemoor.gov.uk Phone: 01278 435 399 Location map OS ST410005 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Brean Down    Perched on a headland extending far out into Bristol Channel is the 1865 Palmerston Fort, with its exhibition on Brean's history. Steep but exhilarating walks. Brean, Somerset, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: between Weston-super-mare and Burnham on Sea Website: Brean Down Email: breandown@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01934 844 518 National Trust OS ST290 590 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Bruton Dovecote    An historic 16th century dovecote and watch tower high above the town of Bruton, situated on the Leland walking trail. Managed by the Stourhead Estate (National Trust) Stourhead Estate, Stourton Warminster, Somerset, England, BA12 6QD Attraction Type: Historic Property Website: Bruton Dovecote Email: stourhead@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01747 841 152 Fax: 01747 842 005 National Trust Location map OS ST774103 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Burcott Mill    The oldest working water mill in Somerset, dating to 1864, on a site that has had a mill for over 1000 years. See organic flour being made by hand from English wheat. Wookey, Wells, Mendip Hills, Somerset, England, BA5 1NJ Attraction Type: Historic Property Website: Burcott Mill Phone: 1749 673 118 Location map OS ST521304 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Burton Pynsent Monument   A memorial to the 18th century industrialist Sir William Pynsent of nearby Burton Pynsent. The monument was erected by William Pitt the Elder, in gratitude after Pynsent left the estate at Burton Pynsent to Pitt in thanks for his opposition to a proposed tax on cider. The column rises to 140 feet. Stairs to the top were closed after a cow managed to climb to the viewing platform, and, unable to back down, fell to its death from the top. Heale Lane, Curry Rivel, Somerset, England, TA10 0PJ Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Accessible by footpath off Heale Lane, at the west edge of Curry Rivel Location map Details of Burton Pynsent Monument OS ST376251 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Clapton Mill    One of the oldest and most complete watermills remaining in the country, on a site that has had a mill since at least 1257. Intact 1850s machinery and interior. Guided tours are available. Clapton, Crewkerne, Somerset, England, TA18 8PU Attraction Type: Historic Property Website: Clapton Mill Email: info@claptonmill.co.uk Phone: 01460 72142 Location map OS ST414700 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Coleridge Cottage    Home for three years to celebrated poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and the spot where he wrote some of his most famous works. Mementoes of the poet on display in this 17th century cottage. 35 Lime Street, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset, England, TA5 1NQ Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: 8 miles W of Bridgwater, off the A39 Website: Coleridge Cottage Phone: 01278 732 662 National Trust Location map OS ST191397 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Dunster Working Watermill    Restored watermill dates to the 18th century, though the site it occupies was mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Survey. Mill Lane, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, England, TA24 6SW Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: beneath Castle Tor, on the River Avill Website: Dunster Working Watermill Email: dunstermill@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01643 821 759 National Trust Location map OS SS990 434 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Gants Mill and Garden    A restored mill with roots going back to the Domesday Book (at least!) Water powers a grain mill and provides electricty for 10 nearby homes.Named for a 13th century owner of a fulling mill here, the mill has over the centuries served as a woollen factory, silk weaving centre, and grain mill. Set in lovely gardens featuring riverside walks, water features, and Spring and Summer colours. Gants Mill Lane, Bruton, Somerset, England, BA10 0DB Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Off the A359 half a mile to the south west of Bruton Website: Gants Mill and Garden Email: shingler@gantsmill.co.uk Phone: 01749 812 393 Location map OS ST674903 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

No 1 Royal Crescent    Accurate restoration of the first of the Royal Crescent town-houses to be built, in the late 18th century. Furnishings, paintings, period kitchen. 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, England, BA1 2LR Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: just NW of city centre Website: No 1 Royal Crescent Email: admin@bptrust.org.uk Phone: 01225 428 126 Fax: 01225 481 850 Bath Preservation Trust Location map OS ST746 654 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Treasurer's House    Small refurbished house dating from the 13th century. Open to view are the medieval hall, kitchen, and a wall painting in the solar block. Martock, Somerset, England, TA12 6JL Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: 1 mile NW of the A303 between Ilminster and Ilchester Website: Treasurer's House Email: treasurersmartock@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01935 825 015 National Trust Location map OS ST462 192 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering