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Redhill, Somerset Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Redhill, Somerset

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Redhill, Somerset history

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The earliest record of the name Redhill that has been found is on Day & Master’s map of Somerset from as late as 1782. The name may simply derive from the appearance of the unmetalled road up the hill. Alternatively the name may mean Roe Hill or Roe Hollow, alluding to roe deer which are still plentiful in the area.

Prehistory

There are at least three prehistoric structures in Redhill. There were at least six barrows here, though the mounds are less than 3 feet (91 cm) high. There are also remains of a burial chamber just south of Bristol Airport. Lye Hole was the site of the discovery of a Roman villa in July 1876.

Saxon and medieval period

By late Saxon times and at the Norman Conquest in 1066, what is now known as Redhill comprised two of the three tythings of the Manor of Wrington (“Weritone”) These were Lye Hole, to the East of the main Bridgwater Road, adjoining Butcombe and Broadfield Down to the West. In the middle 13th century, a detailed list of the tenants of the manor shows 104 people holding from three to 40 acres (16 ha) each.

Growth of the village

The A38 has been one of the main links between Bristol and the South West of England since medieval days. It may even have far earlier roots – linking the Roman settlement near Bristol with that at Exeter. The nucleus of the present village arose at the crossroads of Church Road, Winters Lane, Long Lane and The Pound – which was so called because it was there that drovers would keep their livestock overnight as they travelled to market.

Second World War

Redacre, a cul-de-sac of six houses and bungalows, was built in 1964–65. During World War II evacuees from London and Bristol were billeted in the village. The village hall was used as the HQ for the local Home Guard.

21st century

In September 2008, a memorial concert for the singer Ian Stuart Donaldson of the neo-Nazi band Skrewdriver was held in the 2-acre (8,100 m) fields of “The Bungalow Inn” public house. At least two families have fled their adjacent homes due to this and other bad behaviour. Avon and Somerset Police are currently investigating the event.

Redhill, Somerset culture & places

More than 50% of the community as at the 2011 census stated that they were Christian: 195 residents. The other faiths professed were no religion (32 residents) and Judaism and Islam with one resident of each of those faiths.

Redhill, Somerset geography / climate

At the foot of Sutton Hill a brook rises nearby and flows past Lye Hole and Cowslip Green to join the River Yeo near Perry Bridge on the A38.

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Best Redhill, Somerset places to visit

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

Church of St Michael and All Angels, Butcombe Anglican Church of St Michael and All Angels at Butcombe in Somerset was built in the 15th century and restored in 1868. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Church of All Saints, Wrington The Church of All Saints is the Church of England parish church for the village of Wrington, Somerset. There has been a church here since the 13th century, though much of the present building dates from the 15th century. Historic England have designated it a Grade I listed building.

Cleeve Toot Cleeve Toot is an Iron Age univallate hillfort above Goblin Combe, Cleeve, Somerset. It is a roughly oval settlement which is approximately 125 metres (410 ft) in length by 90 metres (300 ft) to the north. Pits have been found at the site indicating the presence of round houses.

Taps Combe Camp Taps Combe Camp (also known as Chelvey Batch Settlement) is an Iron Age hill fort in North Somerset. The hill fort is situated approximately 1.8 miles (2.9 km) east from the village of Brockley.

Goblin Combe Goblin Combe stretches for approximately 3½ km from Redhill, near Bristol International Airport, through to Cleeve on the A370. Above the valley is Cleeve Toot an Iron Age hillfort, a roughly oval settlement which is approximately 125 metres (410 ft) in length by 90 metres (300 ft) to the north.

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