North Cheriton

Church of St John the Baptist - North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_8022H

Church of St John the Baptist – North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_8022H

North Cheriton is a little village in south Somerset.  The word cheriton means a village with a church.  So it is no surprise that the church has a prominent position at the top of the hill.  It is a wonderful setting whatever the season.

Autumn

I think that the church looks at its best on a sunny day in autumn.

Church of St John the Baptist - North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_7882H

Church of St John the Baptist – North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_7882H

The church overlooks the war memorial.

War Memorial - North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_8015

War Memorial – North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_8015

TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN PROUD MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919

FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH

AND IN THE MEMORY OF THE FALLEN OF THE 2ND WORLD WAR 1939-1945

War Memorial - North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_8046H

War Memorial – North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID JB1_8046H

Winter

Snowdrops signal the beginning of the end of winter.

Church of St John the Baptist - North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID 824_9642

Church of St John the Baptist – North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID 824_9642

The Camelot churches, and their villages, have beautiful displays of snowdrops.

Snowdrops - Church of St John the Baptist, North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID 824_9511

Snowdrops – Church of St John the Baptist, North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID 824_9511

I can recommend a trip to visit the line of Camelot churches between Wincanton and Sparkford to see their snowdrops.  If you can do it by bicycle then even better.

Snowdrops - North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID 824_9623

Snowdrops – North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID 824_9623

Spring

Nothing says spring more than primroses and daffodils.

Church of St John the Baptist - North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID 825_8099

Church of St John the Baptist – North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID 825_8099

The villagers do a great job of keeping the church grounds looking good.

Primroses - North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID 825_8036

Primroses – North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID 825_8036

Primroses - North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID 825_8175

Primroses – North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID 825_8175

Summer

Summer is a time of year when I dash through the village on my cycle home.  I have just realised that I have never stopped to take a picture on a warm summer day.  This is now on my list for next year.

I also want to photograph the cast iron village pump.  I just need to find some time and go passed when it is in the sun!

And Finally….

Who does not love a sunrise?

Cemetery Chapel - North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID 825_9632

Cemetery Chapel – North Cheriton, Somerset, UK. ID 825_9632

More information

https://northcheriton.wordpress.com/

http://camelotparishes.co.uk/north-cheriton

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2 Responses

  1. Susan Fitzmaurice says:

    Only just seen these lovely pictures of our church and village. Proud to be living here. Thank you.

    • Jeff Bevan says:

      Thank you very much for your kind words. I regularly cycle through the village to avoid the busy roads, and can believe that is it a lovely place to live. Thanks again, Jeff.

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