Visit Chilton Polden Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Chilton Polden

  

Chilton Polden Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Chilton Polden

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Chilton Polden history

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The name of the village is thought to derive from its position on limestone and from the hill on which part of the parish lies. The Polden estate was given to Glastonbury Abbey by Æthelheard of Wessex in 729. Chilton Priory (also known as Stradling’s Folly) was originally built as a folly, and enlarged to become a country house.

Chilton Polden geography / climate

Catcott, Edington and Chilton Moors SSSI is a 1,083-hectare (2,680-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Includes the Catcott Lows National Nature Reserve, of grassland in the summer, but flood during the winter, creating a perfect habitat for wintering waterfowl and Bewick’s swans.

You can visit Chilton Polden places with Walkfo Chilton Polden to hear history at Chilton Polden’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Chilton Polden has 17 places to visit in our interactive Chilton Polden map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Chilton Polden, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Chilton Polden places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Chilton Polden & the surrounding areas.

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Walkfo: Visit Chilton Polden Places Map
17 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Chilton Polden tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Chilton Polden

  

Best Chilton Polden places to visit

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Chilton Polden has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Chilton Polden’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Chilton Polden’s information audio spots:

Church of St Michael and All Angels, Bawdrip The Anglican Church of St Michael and All Angels in Bawdrip, Somerset, was built in the late 13th or early 14th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Church of St Mary, Cossington The Anglican Church of St Mary in Cossington, Somerset was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Polden Hills Polden Hills in Somerset, England are a long, low ridge, extending for 10 miles (16 km) They are now bisected at their western end by the M5 motorway and a railway.

Church of St Francis, Stawell The Anglican Church of St Francis in Stawell, Somerset, was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

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