Visit Stanton Drew Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Stanton Drew

  

Stanton Drew Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Stanton Drew

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Stanton Drew history

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Stanton Drew was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Stantone, meaning ‘The stone enclosure with an oak tree’ After the Norman Conquest the Lords of the Manor took their name from the village.

Coal mining

The Rydons mine operated from 1808 until 1833, the Pensford Colliery operated from 1909 to 1955 and the Bromley Pit operated from 1860 – 1957. These mines formed part of the northern section of the Somerset coalfield.

Stanton Drew landmarks

Rectory Farmhouse

The Rectory Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building dating from the 15th century. A barn about 35 metres west of the farmhouse dates from the same period, as does a dovecote in the grounds.

The Round House

At the northern entrance to the village before the bridge over the River Chew is a white thatched, 18th-century house which became a toll house when turnpikes were in use. It is a Grade II listed building.

The Court

The Court in Bromley Road dates from 1753 and is a Grade II* listed building. It is now used as a nursing home. The walls and piers around this property are themselves Grade II listed.

Watermill

There is some evidence of a watermill, used as a forge in the 1660s, a copper mill from 1713–1860 and then a paper mill.

Other Grade II listed buildings

There are several other listed buildings in the village, the oldest being the 15th-century Church Farmhouse. Buildings from the 17th century include Byemills Farmhouse, Codrington Cottage, Stanton Wick Farmhouse and Stanton Wick Cottage.

Bridge

The narrow limestone bridge over the River Chew is possibly 13th or 14th-century in origin with more recent repairs. The bridge spans about 12 metres, about 5 metres across footway, parapet wall to each side, about one metre high.

You can visit Stanton Drew places with Walkfo Stanton Drew to hear history at Stanton Drew’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Stanton Drew has 35 places to visit in our interactive Stanton Drew 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 Stanton Drew, 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 Stanton Drew places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Stanton Drew & the surrounding areas.

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35 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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

  

Best Stanton Drew places to visit

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

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