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300 Backstories

Dated gradually from 2024 onwards: quiet history, landscape, roads, water, work and place rather than obvious tourist copy.

30 September 2026
Avalon Marshes

The work that made Avalon Marshes possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Avalon Marshes.

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26 September 2026
Avalon Marshes

Why the edge of Avalon Marshes is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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23 September 2026
Avalon Marshes

Where the names around Avalon Marshes come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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20 September 2026
Avalon Marshes

What the buildings of Avalon Marshes reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Avalon Marshes.

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16 September 2026
Avalon Marshes

The road pattern that explains Avalon Marshes

Why the old routes around Avalon Marshes still influence how the place works now.

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13 September 2026
Avalon Marshes

How water quietly shaped Avalon Marshes

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Avalon Marshes.

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10 September 2026
Somerset Levels

The work that made Somerset Levels possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Somerset Levels.

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6 September 2026
Somerset Levels

Why the edge of Somerset Levels is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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3 September 2026
Somerset Levels

Where the names around Somerset Levels come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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31 August 2026
Somerset Levels

What the buildings of Somerset Levels reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Somerset Levels.

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27 August 2026
Somerset Levels

The road pattern that explains Somerset Levels

Why the old routes around Somerset Levels still influence how the place works now.

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24 August 2026
Somerset Levels

How water quietly shaped Somerset Levels

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Somerset Levels.

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21 August 2026
Glastonbury Tor

The work that made Glastonbury Tor possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Glastonbury Tor.

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17 August 2026
Glastonbury Tor

Why the edge of Glastonbury Tor is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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14 August 2026
Glastonbury Tor

Where the names around Glastonbury Tor come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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11 August 2026
Glastonbury Tor

What the buildings of Glastonbury Tor reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Glastonbury Tor.

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7 August 2026
Glastonbury Tor

The road pattern that explains Glastonbury Tor

Why the old routes around Glastonbury Tor still influence how the place works now.

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4 August 2026
Glastonbury Tor

How water quietly shaped Glastonbury Tor

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Glastonbury Tor.

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1 August 2026
Westonzoyland

The work that made Westonzoyland possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Westonzoyland.

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28 July 2026
Westonzoyland

Why the edge of Westonzoyland is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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25 July 2026
Westonzoyland

Where the names around Westonzoyland come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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22 July 2026
Westonzoyland

What the buildings of Westonzoyland reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Westonzoyland.

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18 July 2026
Westonzoyland

The road pattern that explains Westonzoyland

Why the old routes around Westonzoyland still influence how the place works now.

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15 July 2026
Westonzoyland

How water quietly shaped Westonzoyland

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Westonzoyland.

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12 July 2026
Chilton Polden

The work that made Chilton Polden possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Chilton Polden.

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8 July 2026
Chilton Polden

Why the edge of Chilton Polden is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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5 July 2026
Chilton Polden

Where the names around Chilton Polden come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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2 July 2026
Chilton Polden

What the buildings of Chilton Polden reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Chilton Polden.

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29 June 2026
Chilton Polden

The road pattern that explains Chilton Polden

Why the old routes around Chilton Polden still influence how the place works now.

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25 June 2026
Chilton Polden

How water quietly shaped Chilton Polden

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Chilton Polden.

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22 June 2026
Mark

The work that made Mark possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Mark.

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19 June 2026
Mark

Why the edge of Mark is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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15 June 2026
Mark

Where the names around Mark come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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12 June 2026
Mark

What the buildings of Mark reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Mark.

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9 June 2026
Mark

The road pattern that explains Mark

Why the old routes around Mark still influence how the place works now.

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5 June 2026
Mark

How water quietly shaped Mark

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Mark.

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2 June 2026
Catcott

The work that made Catcott possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Catcott.

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30 May 2026
Catcott

Why the edge of Catcott is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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26 May 2026
Catcott

Where the names around Catcott come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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23 May 2026
Catcott

What the buildings of Catcott reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Catcott.

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20 May 2026
Catcott

The road pattern that explains Catcott

Why the old routes around Catcott still influence how the place works now.

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16 May 2026
Catcott

How water quietly shaped Catcott

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Catcott.

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13 May 2026
Burtle

The work that made Burtle possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Burtle.

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10 May 2026
Burtle

Why the edge of Burtle is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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6 May 2026
Burtle

Where the names around Burtle come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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3 May 2026
Burtle

What the buildings of Burtle reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Burtle.

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30 April 2026
Burtle

The road pattern that explains Burtle

Why the old routes around Burtle still influence how the place works now.

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26 April 2026
Burtle

How water quietly shaped Burtle

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Burtle.

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23 April 2026
Northover

The work that made Northover possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Northover.

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20 April 2026
Northover

Why the edge of Northover is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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16 April 2026
Northover

Where the names around Northover come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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13 April 2026
Northover

What the buildings of Northover reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Northover.

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10 April 2026
Northover

The road pattern that explains Northover

Why the old routes around Northover still influence how the place works now.

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6 April 2026
Northover

How water quietly shaped Northover

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Northover.

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3 April 2026
Beckery

The work that made Beckery possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Beckery.

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31 March 2026
Beckery

Why the edge of Beckery is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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28 March 2026
Beckery

Where the names around Beckery come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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24 March 2026
Beckery

What the buildings of Beckery reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Beckery.

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21 March 2026
Beckery

The road pattern that explains Beckery

Why the old routes around Beckery still influence how the place works now.

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18 March 2026
Beckery

How water quietly shaped Beckery

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Beckery.

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14 March 2026
Edgarley

The work that made Edgarley possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Edgarley.

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11 March 2026
Edgarley

Why the edge of Edgarley is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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8 March 2026
Edgarley

Where the names around Edgarley come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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4 March 2026
Edgarley

What the buildings of Edgarley reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Edgarley.

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1 March 2026
Edgarley

The road pattern that explains Edgarley

Why the old routes around Edgarley still influence how the place works now.

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26 February 2026
Edgarley

How water quietly shaped Edgarley

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Edgarley.

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22 February 2026
Lottisham

The work that made Lottisham possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Lottisham.

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19 February 2026
Lottisham

Why the edge of Lottisham is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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16 February 2026
Lottisham

Where the names around Lottisham come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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12 February 2026
Lottisham

What the buildings of Lottisham reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Lottisham.

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9 February 2026
Lottisham

The road pattern that explains Lottisham

Why the old routes around Lottisham still influence how the place works now.

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6 February 2026
Lottisham

How water quietly shaped Lottisham

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Lottisham.

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2 February 2026
Pylle

The work that made Pylle possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Pylle.

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30 January 2026
Pylle

Why the edge of Pylle is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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27 January 2026
Pylle

Where the names around Pylle come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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23 January 2026
Pylle

What the buildings of Pylle reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Pylle.

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20 January 2026
Pylle

The road pattern that explains Pylle

Why the old routes around Pylle still influence how the place works now.

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17 January 2026
Pylle

How water quietly shaped Pylle

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Pylle.

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13 January 2026
Evercreech

The work that made Evercreech possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Evercreech.

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10 January 2026
Evercreech

Why the edge of Evercreech is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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7 January 2026
Evercreech

Where the names around Evercreech come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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3 January 2026
Evercreech

What the buildings of Evercreech reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Evercreech.

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31 December 2025
Evercreech

The road pattern that explains Evercreech

Why the old routes around Evercreech still influence how the place works now.

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28 December 2025
Evercreech

How water quietly shaped Evercreech

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Evercreech.

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25 December 2025
Stoke St Michael

The work that made Stoke St Michael possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Stoke St Michael.

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21 December 2025
Stoke St Michael

Why the edge of Stoke St Michael is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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18 December 2025
Stoke St Michael

Where the names around Stoke St Michael come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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15 December 2025
Stoke St Michael

What the buildings of Stoke St Michael reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Stoke St Michael.

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11 December 2025
Stoke St Michael

The road pattern that explains Stoke St Michael

Why the old routes around Stoke St Michael still influence how the place works now.

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8 December 2025
Stoke St Michael

How water quietly shaped Stoke St Michael

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Stoke St Michael.

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5 December 2025
Oakhill

The work that made Oakhill possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Oakhill.

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1 December 2025
Oakhill

Why the edge of Oakhill is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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28 November 2025
Oakhill

Where the names around Oakhill come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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25 November 2025
Oakhill

What the buildings of Oakhill reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Oakhill.

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21 November 2025
Oakhill

The road pattern that explains Oakhill

Why the old routes around Oakhill still influence how the place works now.

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18 November 2025
Oakhill

How water quietly shaped Oakhill

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Oakhill.

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15 November 2025
Emborough

The work that made Emborough possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Emborough.

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11 November 2025
Emborough

Why the edge of Emborough is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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8 November 2025
Emborough

Where the names around Emborough come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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5 November 2025
Emborough

What the buildings of Emborough reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Emborough.

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1 November 2025
Emborough

The road pattern that explains Emborough

Why the old routes around Emborough still influence how the place works now.

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29 October 2025
Emborough

How water quietly shaped Emborough

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Emborough.

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26 October 2025
Binegar

The work that made Binegar possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Binegar.

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22 October 2025
Binegar

Why the edge of Binegar is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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19 October 2025
Binegar

Where the names around Binegar come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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16 October 2025
Binegar

What the buildings of Binegar reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Binegar.

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12 October 2025
Binegar

The road pattern that explains Binegar

Why the old routes around Binegar still influence how the place works now.

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9 October 2025
Binegar

How water quietly shaped Binegar

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Binegar.

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6 October 2025
Horrington

The work that made Horrington possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Horrington.

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3 October 2025
Horrington

Why the edge of Horrington is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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29 September 2025
Horrington

Where the names around Horrington come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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26 September 2025
Horrington

What the buildings of Horrington reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Horrington.

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23 September 2025
Horrington

The road pattern that explains Horrington

Why the old routes around Horrington still influence how the place works now.

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19 September 2025
Horrington

How water quietly shaped Horrington

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Horrington.

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16 September 2025
Westbury-sub-Mendip

The work that made Westbury-sub-Mendip possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Westbury-sub-Mendip.

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13 September 2025
Westbury-sub-Mendip

Why the edge of Westbury-sub-Mendip is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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9 September 2025
Westbury-sub-Mendip

Where the names around Westbury-sub-Mendip come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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6 September 2025
Westbury-sub-Mendip

What the buildings of Westbury-sub-Mendip reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Westbury-sub-Mendip.

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3 September 2025
Westbury-sub-Mendip

The road pattern that explains Westbury-sub-Mendip

Why the old routes around Westbury-sub-Mendip still influence how the place works now.

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30 August 2025
Westbury-sub-Mendip

How water quietly shaped Westbury-sub-Mendip

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Westbury-sub-Mendip.

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27 August 2025
Meare Heath

The work that made Meare Heath possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Meare Heath.

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24 August 2025
Meare Heath

Why the edge of Meare Heath is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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20 August 2025
Meare Heath

Where the names around Meare Heath come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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17 August 2025
Meare Heath

What the buildings of Meare Heath reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Meare Heath.

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14 August 2025
Meare Heath

The road pattern that explains Meare Heath

Why the old routes around Meare Heath still influence how the place works now.

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10 August 2025
Meare Heath

How water quietly shaped Meare Heath

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Meare Heath.

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7 August 2025
Compton Dundon

The work that made Compton Dundon possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Compton Dundon.

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4 August 2025
Compton Dundon

Why the edge of Compton Dundon is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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31 July 2025
Compton Dundon

Where the names around Compton Dundon come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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28 July 2025
Compton Dundon

What the buildings of Compton Dundon reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Compton Dundon.

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25 July 2025
Compton Dundon

The road pattern that explains Compton Dundon

Why the old routes around Compton Dundon still influence how the place works now.

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21 July 2025
Compton Dundon

How water quietly shaped Compton Dundon

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Compton Dundon.

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18 July 2025
Rodney Stoke

The work that made Rodney Stoke possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Rodney Stoke.

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15 July 2025
Rodney Stoke

Why the edge of Rodney Stoke is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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11 July 2025
Rodney Stoke

Where the names around Rodney Stoke come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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8 July 2025
Rodney Stoke

What the buildings of Rodney Stoke reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Rodney Stoke.

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5 July 2025
Rodney Stoke

The road pattern that explains Rodney Stoke

Why the old routes around Rodney Stoke still influence how the place works now.

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2 July 2025
Rodney Stoke

How water quietly shaped Rodney Stoke

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Rodney Stoke.

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28 June 2025
Draycott

The work that made Draycott possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Draycott.

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25 June 2025
Draycott

Why the edge of Draycott is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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22 June 2025
Draycott

Where the names around Draycott come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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18 June 2025
Draycott

What the buildings of Draycott reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Draycott.

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15 June 2025
Draycott

The road pattern that explains Draycott

Why the old routes around Draycott still influence how the place works now.

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12 June 2025
Draycott

How water quietly shaped Draycott

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Draycott.

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8 June 2025
Cheddar

The work that made Cheddar possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Cheddar.

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5 June 2025
Cheddar

Why the edge of Cheddar is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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2 June 2025
Cheddar

Where the names around Cheddar come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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29 May 2025
Cheddar

What the buildings of Cheddar reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Cheddar.

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26 May 2025
Cheddar

The road pattern that explains Cheddar

Why the old routes around Cheddar still influence how the place works now.

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23 May 2025
Cheddar

How water quietly shaped Cheddar

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Cheddar.

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19 May 2025
Wedmore

The work that made Wedmore possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Wedmore.

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16 May 2025
Wedmore

Why the edge of Wedmore is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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13 May 2025
Wedmore

Where the names around Wedmore come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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9 May 2025
Wedmore

What the buildings of Wedmore reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Wedmore.

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6 May 2025
Wedmore

The road pattern that explains Wedmore

Why the old routes around Wedmore still influence how the place works now.

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3 May 2025
Wedmore

How water quietly shaped Wedmore

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Wedmore.

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29 April 2025
Shepton Mallet

The work that made Shepton Mallet possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Shepton Mallet.

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26 April 2025
Shepton Mallet

Why the edge of Shepton Mallet is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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23 April 2025
Shepton Mallet

Where the names around Shepton Mallet come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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19 April 2025
Shepton Mallet

What the buildings of Shepton Mallet reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Shepton Mallet.

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16 April 2025
Shepton Mallet

The road pattern that explains Shepton Mallet

Why the old routes around Shepton Mallet still influence how the place works now.

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13 April 2025
Shepton Mallet

How water quietly shaped Shepton Mallet

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Shepton Mallet.

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9 April 2025
Croscombe

The work that made Croscombe possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Croscombe.

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6 April 2025
Croscombe

Why the edge of Croscombe is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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3 April 2025
Croscombe

Where the names around Croscombe come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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31 March 2025
Croscombe

What the buildings of Croscombe reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Croscombe.

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27 March 2025
Croscombe

The road pattern that explains Croscombe

Why the old routes around Croscombe still influence how the place works now.

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24 March 2025
Croscombe

How water quietly shaped Croscombe

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Croscombe.

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21 March 2025
Priddy

The work that made Priddy possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Priddy.

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17 March 2025
Priddy

Why the edge of Priddy is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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14 March 2025
Priddy

Where the names around Priddy come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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11 March 2025
Priddy

What the buildings of Priddy reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Priddy.

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7 March 2025
Priddy

The road pattern that explains Priddy

Why the old routes around Priddy still influence how the place works now.

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4 March 2025
Priddy

How water quietly shaped Priddy

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Priddy.

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1 March 2025
Wookey Hole

The work that made Wookey Hole possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Wookey Hole.

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25 February 2025
Wookey Hole

Why the edge of Wookey Hole is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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22 February 2025
Wookey Hole

Where the names around Wookey Hole come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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19 February 2025
Wookey Hole

What the buildings of Wookey Hole reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Wookey Hole.

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15 February 2025
Wookey Hole

The road pattern that explains Wookey Hole

Why the old routes around Wookey Hole still influence how the place works now.

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12 February 2025
Wookey Hole

How water quietly shaped Wookey Hole

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Wookey Hole.

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9 February 2025
Wookey

The work that made Wookey possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Wookey.

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5 February 2025
Wookey

Why the edge of Wookey is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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2 February 2025
Wookey

Where the names around Wookey come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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30 January 2025
Wookey

What the buildings of Wookey reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Wookey.

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26 January 2025
Wookey

The road pattern that explains Wookey

Why the old routes around Wookey still influence how the place works now.

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23 January 2025
Wookey

How water quietly shaped Wookey

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Wookey.

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20 January 2025
Easton

The work that made Easton possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Easton.

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16 January 2025
Easton

Why the edge of Easton is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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13 January 2025
Easton

Where the names around Easton come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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10 January 2025
Easton

What the buildings of Easton reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Easton.

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6 January 2025
Easton

The road pattern that explains Easton

Why the old routes around Easton still influence how the place works now.

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3 January 2025
Easton

How water quietly shaped Easton

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Easton.

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31 December 2024
Dulcote

The work that made Dulcote possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Dulcote.

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28 December 2024
Dulcote

Why the edge of Dulcote is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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24 December 2024
Dulcote

Where the names around Dulcote come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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21 December 2024
Dulcote

What the buildings of Dulcote reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Dulcote.

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18 December 2024
Dulcote

The road pattern that explains Dulcote

Why the old routes around Dulcote still influence how the place works now.

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14 December 2024
Dulcote

How water quietly shaped Dulcote

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Dulcote.

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11 December 2024
Dinder

The work that made Dinder possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Dinder.

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8 December 2024
Dinder

Why the edge of Dinder is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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4 December 2024
Dinder

Where the names around Dinder come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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1 December 2024
Dinder

What the buildings of Dinder reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Dinder.

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28 November 2024
Dinder

The road pattern that explains Dinder

Why the old routes around Dinder still influence how the place works now.

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24 November 2024
Dinder

How water quietly shaped Dinder

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Dinder.

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21 November 2024
Coxley

The work that made Coxley possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Coxley.

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18 November 2024
Coxley

Why the edge of Coxley is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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14 November 2024
Coxley

Where the names around Coxley come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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11 November 2024
Coxley

What the buildings of Coxley reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Coxley.

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8 November 2024
Coxley

The road pattern that explains Coxley

Why the old routes around Coxley still influence how the place works now.

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4 November 2024
Coxley

How water quietly shaped Coxley

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Coxley.

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1 November 2024
Ditcheat

The work that made Ditcheat possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Ditcheat.

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29 October 2024
Ditcheat

Why the edge of Ditcheat is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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25 October 2024
Ditcheat

Where the names around Ditcheat come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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22 October 2024
Ditcheat

What the buildings of Ditcheat reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Ditcheat.

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19 October 2024
Ditcheat

The road pattern that explains Ditcheat

Why the old routes around Ditcheat still influence how the place works now.

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15 October 2024
Ditcheat

How water quietly shaped Ditcheat

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Ditcheat.

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12 October 2024
North Wootton

The work that made North Wootton possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in North Wootton.

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9 October 2024
North Wootton

Why the edge of North Wootton is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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6 October 2024
North Wootton

Where the names around North Wootton come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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2 October 2024
North Wootton

What the buildings of North Wootton reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in North Wootton.

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29 September 2024
North Wootton

The road pattern that explains North Wootton

Why the old routes around North Wootton still influence how the place works now.

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26 September 2024
North Wootton

How water quietly shaped North Wootton

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind North Wootton.

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22 September 2024
West Pennard

The work that made West Pennard possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in West Pennard.

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19 September 2024
West Pennard

Why the edge of West Pennard is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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16 September 2024
West Pennard

Where the names around West Pennard come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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12 September 2024
West Pennard

What the buildings of West Pennard reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in West Pennard.

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9 September 2024
West Pennard

The road pattern that explains West Pennard

Why the old routes around West Pennard still influence how the place works now.

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6 September 2024
West Pennard

How water quietly shaped West Pennard

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind West Pennard.

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2 September 2024
Baltonsborough

The work that made Baltonsborough possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Baltonsborough.

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30 August 2024
Baltonsborough

Why the edge of Baltonsborough is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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27 August 2024
Baltonsborough

Where the names around Baltonsborough come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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23 August 2024
Baltonsborough

What the buildings of Baltonsborough reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Baltonsborough.

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20 August 2024
Baltonsborough

The road pattern that explains Baltonsborough

Why the old routes around Baltonsborough still influence how the place works now.

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17 August 2024
Baltonsborough

How water quietly shaped Baltonsborough

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Baltonsborough.

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13 August 2024
Butleigh

The work that made Butleigh possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Butleigh.

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10 August 2024
Butleigh

Why the edge of Butleigh is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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7 August 2024
Butleigh

Where the names around Butleigh come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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3 August 2024
Butleigh

What the buildings of Butleigh reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Butleigh.

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31 July 2024
Butleigh

The road pattern that explains Butleigh

Why the old routes around Butleigh still influence how the place works now.

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28 July 2024
Butleigh

How water quietly shaped Butleigh

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Butleigh.

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24 July 2024
Walton

The work that made Walton possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Walton.

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21 July 2024
Walton

Why the edge of Walton is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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18 July 2024
Walton

Where the names around Walton come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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14 July 2024
Walton

What the buildings of Walton reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Walton.

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11 July 2024
Walton

The road pattern that explains Walton

Why the old routes around Walton still influence how the place works now.

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8 July 2024
Walton

How water quietly shaped Walton

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Walton.

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5 July 2024
Shapwick

The work that made Shapwick possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Shapwick.

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1 July 2024
Shapwick

Why the edge of Shapwick is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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28 June 2024
Shapwick

Where the names around Shapwick come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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25 June 2024
Shapwick

What the buildings of Shapwick reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Shapwick.

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21 June 2024
Shapwick

The road pattern that explains Shapwick

Why the old routes around Shapwick still influence how the place works now.

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18 June 2024
Shapwick

How water quietly shaped Shapwick

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Shapwick.

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15 June 2024
Ashcott

The work that made Ashcott possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Ashcott.

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11 June 2024
Ashcott

Why the edge of Ashcott is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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8 June 2024
Ashcott

Where the names around Ashcott come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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5 June 2024
Ashcott

What the buildings of Ashcott reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Ashcott.

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1 June 2024
Ashcott

The road pattern that explains Ashcott

Why the old routes around Ashcott still influence how the place works now.

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29 May 2024
Ashcott

How water quietly shaped Ashcott

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Ashcott.

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26 May 2024
Godney

The work that made Godney possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Godney.

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22 May 2024
Godney

Why the edge of Godney is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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19 May 2024
Godney

Where the names around Godney come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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16 May 2024
Godney

What the buildings of Godney reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Godney.

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12 May 2024
Godney

The road pattern that explains Godney

Why the old routes around Godney still influence how the place works now.

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9 May 2024
Godney

How water quietly shaped Godney

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Godney.

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6 May 2024
Westhay

The work that made Westhay possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Westhay.

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2 May 2024
Westhay

Why the edge of Westhay is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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29 April 2024
Westhay

Where the names around Westhay come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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26 April 2024
Westhay

What the buildings of Westhay reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Westhay.

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22 April 2024
Westhay

The road pattern that explains Westhay

Why the old routes around Westhay still influence how the place works now.

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19 April 2024
Westhay

How water quietly shaped Westhay

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Westhay.

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16 April 2024
Meare

The work that made Meare possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Meare.

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12 April 2024
Meare

Why the edge of Meare is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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9 April 2024
Meare

Where the names around Meare come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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6 April 2024
Meare

What the buildings of Meare reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Meare.

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3 April 2024
Meare

The road pattern that explains Meare

Why the old routes around Meare still influence how the place works now.

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30 March 2024
Meare

How water quietly shaped Meare

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Meare.

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27 March 2024
Pilton

The work that made Pilton possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Pilton.

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24 March 2024
Pilton

Why the edge of Pilton is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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20 March 2024
Pilton

Where the names around Pilton come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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17 March 2024
Pilton

What the buildings of Pilton reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Pilton.

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14 March 2024
Pilton

The road pattern that explains Pilton

Why the old routes around Pilton still influence how the place works now.

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10 March 2024
Pilton

How water quietly shaped Pilton

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Pilton.

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7 March 2024
Street

The work that made Street possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Street.

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4 March 2024
Street

Why the edge of Street is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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29 February 2024
Street

Where the names around Street come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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26 February 2024
Street

What the buildings of Street reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Street.

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23 February 2024
Street

The road pattern that explains Street

Why the old routes around Street still influence how the place works now.

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19 February 2024
Street

How water quietly shaped Street

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Street.

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16 February 2024
Wells

The work that made Wells possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Wells.

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13 February 2024
Wells

Why the edge of Wells is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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9 February 2024
Wells

Where the names around Wells come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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6 February 2024
Wells

What the buildings of Wells reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Wells.

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3 February 2024
Wells

The road pattern that explains Wells

Why the old routes around Wells still influence how the place works now.

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30 January 2024
Wells

How water quietly shaped Wells

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Wells.

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27 January 2024
Glastonbury

The work that made Glastonbury possible

Farming, quarrying, retail, church life and transport all left traces in Glastonbury.

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24 January 2024
Glastonbury

Why the edge of Glastonbury is often more interesting than the centre

Settlement edges, old tracks and changing land use tell a quieter local story.

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20 January 2024
Glastonbury

Where the names around Glastonbury come from

Field names, lanes and old place names often preserve more history than monuments do.

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17 January 2024
Glastonbury

What the buildings of Glastonbury reveal

A street-level reading of materials, age and local building character in Glastonbury.

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14 January 2024
Glastonbury

The road pattern that explains Glastonbury

Why the old routes around Glastonbury still influence how the place works now.

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11 January 2024
Glastonbury

How water quietly shaped Glastonbury

Ditches, springs, drainage and the practical geography behind Glastonbury.

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