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Stratton-on-the-Fosse Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Stratton-on-the-Fosse

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Stratton-on-the-Fosse history

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There is evidence of human occupation of the area since the Bronze Age with skeletons and pottery being found in local caves. Blacker’s Hill is believed to be an Iron Age camp occupied by the Belgae in the later Iron Age with the Romans later occupying it. The parish of Stratton-on-the-Fosse was part of the Kilmersdon Hundred.

Stratton-on-the-Fosse landmarks

Hill House in Nettlebridge, a former pub, is a Grade II listed building. Hill House is located in the town’s former pub.

Stratton-on-the-Fosse geography / climate

The ancient Harridge Wood is in the care of the Somerset Wildlife Trust. It comprises five sites with a total area of 54 ha (133 acres) It forms a major element of the Mells Valley Prime Biodiversity Area.

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38 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Stratton-on-the-Fosse places to visit

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

Emborough Quarries Emborough Quarries (grid reference ST623505) is a 1 hectare (2.5 acre) geological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Emborough in the Mendip Hills, Somerset. The disused quarry has yielded a wide variety of remains of vertebrate fossils, amongst which the early reptiles are particularly well represented. Of special note is Kuehneosaurus latus which is one of the earliest-known flying vertebrates.

Blacker’s Hill Blacker’s Hill is an Iron Age hill fort at Chilcompton, 4.5km south west of Radstock, Somerset. It has been designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The hill fort is roughly rectangular and is a promentary type.

Christ Church, Downside Christ Church is a former Church of England church in Downside, Somerset. It was built in 1837–38 and closed in 1983. The church, now a private residence, is a Grade II listed building.

Harridge Wood From about 1300 AD part of the wood was the scene of coal mining, which continued until around 1800. Large areas were planted for timber in the mid-20th century, and this continues to be harvested. The nature reserve is steadily reintroducing the original flora.

Stoke Lane Slocker Stoke Lane Slocker is 2.18 km in length and reaches a depth of 30m. It was previously known as Stoke Lane Swallet, but now the local name is preferred. The origin of the word “Slocker” is obscure.

St. Dunstan’s Well Catchment St Dunstan’s Well Catchment (grid reference ST668475) is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Formerly known as Stoke St Michael Slocker, it contains nine SSSI units. The site was notified in 1967.

Church of St Michael, Stoke St Michael The Anglican Church of St Michael in Stoke St Michael, Somerset, was built around 1400. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Shatter Cave Shatter Cave is a cave in Fairy Cave Quarry, near Stoke St Michael in the limestone of the Mendip Hills, in Somerset. It falls within the St. Dunstan’s Well Catchment Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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