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Stourhead

Stourhead is a 1,072-hectare (2,650-acre) estate at the source of the River Stour near Mere, Wiltshire, England. The estate includes a Palladian mansion, the village of Stourton, gardens, farmland, and woodland. Stourhead has been in the ownership of the National Trust since 1946.

Located at 51.1061, -2.31778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.534 miles away.
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Gardens in Wiltshire, Country houses in Wiltshire, National Trust properties in Wiltshire, Grade I listed buildings in Wiltshire, Historic house museums in Wiltshire, Landscape design history of England, Palladian architecture, English Landscape Garden style

Longleat

Longleat is an English stately home, currently the seat of the Marquesses of Bath, adjacent to the village of Horningsham and near the towns of Warminster in Wiltshire and Frome in Somerset. It is noted for its Elizabethan country house, maze, landscaped parkland and safari park. The house is set in over 900 acres of parkland, landscaped by Capability Brown, with 100,000 acres of woods and farmland.

Located at 51.1865, -2.27531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.539 miles away.
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Elizabethan architecture, Country houses in Wiltshire, Gardens in Wiltshire, Grade I listed houses, Grade I listed buildings in Wiltshire, Buildings and structures completed in 1580, Mazes, Thynne family, Historic house museums in Wiltshire, Zoos in England

Orchardleigh Lake

Orchardleigh Lake (also spelt Orchardlea) is an 11.23-hectare artificial lake in the grounds of the Orchardleigh Estate, just north of Frome, Somerset, England. It was formed by damming a tributary of the River Frome. Today, the lake is used for angling, and also birdwatching. There is a small island towards the western side of lake where St Mary's Church can be found. It was built in the 13th century, and underwent extensive renovation by Sir George Gilbert Scott, for the Rev. W. A.

Located at 51.2559, -2.31807 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.544 miles away.
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Environment of Somerset, Lakes of England, Grade I listed buildings in Somerset, Frome

Frome Town F.C

Frome Town Football Club is an English football club based Frome, a town in the county of Somerset. They play in the Southern Football League Premier Division. The clubs nickname is the Robins and they play in a predominantly red kit. Their first team manager is Darren Perrin and his assistant is Derek Graham.

Located at 51.2348, -2.30901 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.542 miles away.
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Football clubs in Somerset, Association football clubs established in 1904, Southern Football League clubs, Frome, Football clubs in England, 1904 establishments in England

Shearwater (lake)

Shearwater is a man-made freshwater lake near Crockerton village, close to the town of Warminster in Wiltshire. Part of the Longleat Estate, the lake is surrounded by mature woodland, and is popular with anglers, walkers and cyclists. The lake is home to Shearwater Sailing Club, which sails mainly Wayfarer dinghies and

Located at 51.178, -2.21 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.538 miles away.
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Lakes of England

Witham (Somerset) railway station

This station in Somerset is closed. For the open station in East Anglia, see Witham railway station. Witham (Somerset) railway station was a station serving the Somerset village of Witham Friary and was located on the Frome to Yeovil section of the Wilts, Somerset and Weymouth Railway that opened in 1856.

Located at 51.1667, -2.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.538 miles away.
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Disused railway stations in Somerset, Railway stations opened in 1856, Railway stations closed in 1966, Beeching closures in England

Westbury Ironstone Quarry

Westbury Ironstone Quarry is a 5,600 square metre geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, England, notified in 1965. It was once an important source of Upper Oxfordian Westbury Iron Ore.

Located at 51.2576, -2.2124 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.544 miles away.
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1965

Upton Scudamore

Upton Scudamore is a village in Wiltshire, England, located about a mile north of the town of Warminster. In earlier centuries, it was often spelt Upton Skidmore. It appears on John Sexton's map of Wiltshire (1610) as simply Upton. The River Biss has its source as the Biss Brook in Upton Scudamore. Upton Cow Down rises above the village to the north-east, on the western edge of Salisbury Plain.

Located at 51.228, -2.194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.542 miles away.
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Civil parishes in Wiltshire, Villages in Wiltshire

Brimsdown Hill

Brimsdown Hill is a 193.7 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, notified in 1951. It is situated within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Located at 51.149, -2.24937 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.536 miles away.
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1951, Hills of Wiltshire

Bradley Woods

Bradley Woods is an area of woodland in Wiltshire, south of Longleat Woods and north of Gare Hill. A 48.7 hectare area within the site has been notified as a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest, notification originally taking place in 1986.

Located at 51.1678, -2.3011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.538 miles away.
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1986

Whitesheet Hill

Whitesheet Hill is a 136.1 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, notified in 1965. As one of the most westerly areas of downland in Britain the area is noted for its chalky farmland which contains a rich variety of rare and protected fauna and flora. The hill is also the site of a neolithic causeway camp and barrows; and an Iron Age hill fort. The Roman road which runs along the hill was at one time the main route through the Selwood Forest.

Located at 51.1105, -2.28108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.534 miles away.
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1965, Iron Age sites in England, Buildings and structures in Wiltshire, Hill forts in Wiltshire, Archaeological sites in Wiltshire, Stone Age sites in England, Hills of Wiltshire

Cley Hill

Cley Hill a prominent hill near Warminster in Wiltshire, England. A 26.6 hectare area of chalk grassland at Cley Hill was notified as a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1975.

Located at 51.2031, -2.23326 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.540 miles away.
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1975, Hills of Wiltshire

The Abbey, Beckington

The Abbey, Beckington in Somerset, UK was built as a monastic grange and also used as a college for priests; the building was begun in 1502, but after the Dissolution of the Monasteries it became a private house. It was altered in the early 17th century with a new front and a sumptuous barrel-vaulted plaster ceiling, and also altered in 19th century.

Located at 51.2642, -2.2875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.544 miles away.
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Country houses in Somerset

Rook Lane Chapel, Frome

Rook Lane Chapel was a place of worship, and is now an arts centre, in Frome, Somerset, England. Built in 1707, the chapel was the place of worship for nonconformists, however congregations dwindled and it closed in the 1960s. It was sold to developers but they were unable to get planning permission for proposed future uses. Lead and tiles were stolen from the roof, vandals broke in, smashed all the memorials and brought down the gallery.

Located at 51.2297, -2.3225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.542 miles away.
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Grade I listed buildings in Somerset, Grade I listed churches, Churches in Somerset, Visitor attractions in Somerset, Religious buildings completed in 1707, Frome

Corsley

Corsley is a village and civil parish 3 miles west of Warminster in Wiltshire, England, at grid reference ST828467. The parish includes seven hamlets: Corsley Heath (generally regarded as the centre of the parish), Lane End, Longhedge, Lyes Green and three Whitbournes. The 2001 census recorded a parish population of 716. Much of the parish was originally part of the Longleat Estate and part of the Longleat Safari Park lies within the parish boundary. Corsley Mill is now in Chapmanslade parish.

Located at 51.2192, -2.24766 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.541 miles away.
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Villages in Wiltshire

Stourton, Wiltshire

Stourton is a village in Wiltshire, England, at grid reference ST776339. The village is close to the county boundary with Somerset and about 8.5 miles south of the Somerset market town of Frome. Stourton is part of the Stourhead estate, now in the ownership of the National Trust. The Church of England parish church of Saint Peter contains family monuments of the Hoare family, owners of the estate.

Located at 51.104, -2.32131 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.533 miles away.
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Villages in Wiltshire

St Margaret's, Corsley

St Margaret's, Corsley, is the Parish Church of Corsley in Wiltshire. Designed by John Leachman and built in the 1830s, St Margaret's is one of two Anglican churches in the parish, the other being St Mary's, Corsley, which was once a private chapel. The design and layout was very similar to those of another of Leachman's churches in Wiltshire, Christ Church, Warminster.

Located at 51.22, -2.246 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.541 miles away.
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Church of England churches in Wiltshire

Church of St John the Baptist, Frome

The Church of St John the Baptist, Frome is a parish church in the Church of England located in Frome, Somerset.

Located at 51.2297, -2.32056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.542 miles away.
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Frome Rural District

Frome was a rural district in Somerset, England, from 1894 to 1974. It was created in 1894 under the Local Government Act 1894. In 1974 it was abolished under the Local Government Act 1972 when it became part of Mendip.

Located at 51.228, -2.322 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.542 miles away.
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Districts of England created by the Local Government Act 1894, Districts of England abolished by the Local Government Act 1972, History of Somerset, Local government in Somerset, Rural districts of England

Blatchbridge

Blatchbridge is a hamlet situated on the B3092 road from Frome to Maiden Bradley. It formerly had a Blacksmith's Shop, situated on the Frome side of the river. It has a public House called the Cross Keys. A former Methodist Chapel, now converted to a private dwelling, is situated halfway up the hill towards Frome. http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Frome_Rural_District

Located at 51.2103, -2.31778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.541 miles away.
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Hamlets in England

Frome Hoard

The Frome Hoard is a hoard of 52,503 Roman coins found in April 2010 by metal detectorist Dave Crisp near Frome in Somerset, England. The coins were contained in a ceramic pot 45 cm in diameter, and date from AD 253 to 305. Most of the coins are made from debased silver or bronze.

Located at 51.228, -2.282 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.542 miles away.
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Treasure troves in England, Treasure troves of Roman Britain, History of Somerset, Frome, 2010 archaeological discoveries, Metal detecting finds in England

Agricultural Showgrounds, Frome

Agricultural Showgrounds is a cricket ground in Frome, Somerset. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1882, when Frome played United Eleven. In 1932, Somerset played Northamptonshire in the County Championship, in what was the grounds first first-class match. From 1932 to 1961, the ground played host to 18 first-class matches, with the final first-class match held at the ground between Somerset and Hampshire.

Located at 51.2362, -2.3124 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.542 miles away.
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Cricket grounds in Somerset, Frome

Frome Cobble Wobble

The Frome Cobble Wobble, established in 2009, is an individually timed bicycle hill climb sprint in Frome, Somerset, England. It was first organised by the local community to celebrate the stage 5 of the 2009 Tour of Britain, which started in Frome. It is set to become an annual event for the town. The course begins at the bottom of Stony Street, takes a sharp turn as it joins Catherine Hill, and finishes at the end of the cobbles the top of the hill.

Located at 51.2309, -2.3239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.542 miles away.
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Cycling events in the United Kingdom, Frome, Sports venues in Somerset

Bath College of Domestic Science

Bath College of Domestic Science was a small college in Bath, Somerset, England. The teaching of domestic subjects in Bath started in 1892 at 19 Green Park with the founding of the Bath Technical Schools. The Technical Instruction Act of 1889 had given local authorities power to levy a rate to provide such education. In this building instruction also started in subjects including cabinet making, carpentry, joinery, masonry, mathematics and French.

Located at 51.2338, -2.22165 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.542 miles away.
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Bath Spa University, Educational institutions established in 1892

Bradley House (Wiltshire)

Bradley House or Maiden Bradley House is a country house in Maiden Bradley with Yarnfield, Wiltshire. Around 1688 Sir Edward Seymour, 4th Baronet deserted his family home at Berry Pomeroy Castle in Devon and used the money derived from stripping that castle to fund improvements to a new house at Bradley that had been started by his father, the 3rd Baronet. The new Bradley House was completed c.1710. It was a huge building, replaced in 1820 by a house only an eighth of the original size.

Located at 51.1471, -2.28135 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3.536 miles away.
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Country houses in Wiltshire, Houses completed in 1820