South Somerset Churches
Church of St Dunstan – Baltonsborough, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0643
With the sun out it was a great day for a cycle trip around some of the villages of South Somerset.
Baltonsborough
I arrived in Baltonsborough just as the hay was being cut in the fields next to the mill stream.
Church of St Dunstan – Baltonsborough, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0806
The mill stream provides a great habitat for insects such as damselflies.
Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) – Baltonsborough, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0678
Barton St David
Following along the River Brue the next village was Barton St David.
Church of St David – Barton St David, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0976
Jackdaws circled around the unusual octagonal church tower.
Church of St David – Barton St David, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0954
Outside the church there was the opportunity to buy some local plants.
Plant Sale – Barton St David, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0986
On the stone walls hornets inspected every gap looking for a nest site.
European hornet (Vespa crabro) – Barton St David, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0945
West Bradley
The next day the skies were still bright blue so I headed out to west Bradley.
Church of St Andrew – West Bradley, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0579
The parish includes the hamlets of Lottisham and Hornblotton.
Lottisham
It is easy to miss this tiny hamlet in South Somerset.
Church of St Mary – Lottisham, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0536
The cows return to the farm for milking. Time for a short rest before heading off to Hornblotton.
Cattle Crossing – Lottisham, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0532
Hornblotton
The tiny hamlet has a collection of farms and a church.
Hornblotton Church Only – Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0496
The church is at the end of its own lane.
Country Lane – Hornblotton, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0389
Hornblotton church is Victorian arts and crafts style – it does look strange.
Church of St Peter – Hornblotton, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0415
I liked how the grass had been left long around the back. A great spot for some butterflies.
Church of St Peter – Hornblotton, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0448
Lovington
At the village of Lovington the church sits high on a corner surrounded by farms.
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury – Lovington, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0096
And beautiful cottage gardens.
Cottage Garden – Lovington, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0164
North Barrow
At North Barrow the church is hard to find. Hiding up a steep dark path, the best views were from the footpaths crossing the nearby fields.
Church of St Nicholas – North Barrow, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_0058
South Barrow
Down the road at South Barrow the church has the perfect English countryside setting. I wanted to photograph it behind the red telephone box in the centre of the village but the view was spoilt by a car – maybe next time.
Church of St Peter – South Barrow, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_9929
