IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
Draycott Road, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 5HT
Introduction
This page details the photographs taken nearby to Draycott Road, BA4 5HT by members of the Geograph project.
The Geograph project started in 2005 with the aim of publishing, organising and preserving representative images for every square kilometre of Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
There are currently over 7.5m images from over14,400 individuals and you can help contribute to the project by visiting https://www.geograph.org.uk
Image Map
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Notes
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Image Listing (89 Images Found)
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1
A stroll for some eggs
The footpath leads to the slopes around the River Sheppey at Bowlish. As you're passing, why not pick up half a dozen on the way round?
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 21 May 2014
0.01 miles
2
Old lane, modern houses
This little lane rises steeply up to Commercial Road. It comfortably predates the 1970s houses on the right. A benchmark can be found on the (now blocked) gateway in the wall - see Image
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 21 May 2014
0.02 miles
3
Along the lane
Between Pike Hill and Draycott Road is a steep set of steps that lead past Pembroke Cottage. In the middle of the lane as it reaches the river is a benchmark, dating from the nineteenth century. See http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm57554 for the entry in the Benchmark Database and Image] for a wider view.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 21 May 2014
0.02 miles
4
The hunted turned the hunter
A sly and somewhat suspicious looking country character on the wall of a house. Further investigation revealed that a Leicester fan lived there.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 21 May 2014
0.03 miles
5
The steps down Pembroke Cottage
A steep flight of steps takes walkers down from Pike Hill to the River Sheppey.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 21 May 2014
0.03 miles
6
Real leaves and an orange leaf
A doorway in Draycott Road, with some additional 'foliage'. The stonework also features a benchmark, as listed in the Benchmark Database: http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm57555 . See Image] for a wider view.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 21 May 2014
0.04 miles
7
Draycott Road
The steep valley where the River Sheppey meanders through the town lends itself to some high stone walling. The wooden doorway has an old benchmark on it - see Image] for a closer look.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 21 May 2014
0.05 miles
8
Peeling off the wall
This benchmark (as listed in the Benchmark Database: http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm57553 ) has come away from the wall of the lodge! See Image] for a wider view.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 21 May 2014
0.06 miles
9
Coming up Pike Hill
The road rises as it becomes Commercial Road and this lodge marks the division. A benchmark can still be found on its corner, although it's not in the condition it ought to be. See Image
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 21 May 2014
0.06 miles
10
2011 : A371 heading down Pike Hill skirting Shepton Mallet
From here the A371 goes west to Wells then along the foot of the Mendips to Cheddar and Axbridge.
Image: © Maurice Pullin
Taken: 11 Jun 2011
0.06 miles